Most translators receive an original document in paper or digital format, we analyze it and then begin to translate. But, has it ever crossed our mind using a text to speech or speech to text tool as aid in our translations? Below we will see some of the most interesting tools available in the market.
First of all, these are four text to speech tools that are widely used:
1. Natural Reader (download trial)
A priori, it works like any other software of its kind and it supports Windows Vista and Office 2007. One of the ways we can make it run is to copy the text we need and to paste it in the software’s main window. Read more »
They are already with the version 5 of Google Chrome, we knew that Google could not leave us without a Web browser. The previous version of this browser was compatible only with Windows, but this new on, which was presented on 11 February 2010, is already a beta version for Linux and Mac. Read more »
August 13th – 2009 – from 09:30 to 14:00 BST (UK time) – IMPROMAT auditorium, Zlin - Czech Republic
Join the first public presentation of Trados Studio 2009 conducted in Czech by Z Studio, SDL Trados Authorised Reseller in Czech Republic, and learn everything about its new and upgraded features, backwards compatibility, and ways to considerably improve your production capacity. Also, this session will include topics such as Introduction to SDL Trados Studio 2009, User benefits, Question and answer session, among others. More >
The new Babylon 7 does all the work for you with new automatic features: spell check of your online text entry, smart dictionary to and from any language, and auto completion of your query terms.
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Your universal translation and learning tool!
ECTACO Inc. is pleased to present the new iTRAVL Deluxe voice activated language communicator that comes equipped with a handy scanner for superior text translation. Perfect for anyone who wants to speak a foreign language with little or no experience, the new iTRAVL understands exactly what you say and provides an instant translation.
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Basic guide on how to start working with WinAlign.
WinAlign is a very useful tool from the Trados package. It’s very easy to use and once you get used to it, your projects will be aligned in a blink of an eye.
When you buy Trados for the first time, you can take advantage of what you have already translated in the past without this tool to create Translation Memories so you don’t have to start from scratch. This tool is also useful when your clients send you reference materials from previous jobs they have. Read more »
