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👀 How to coordinate this training:


1. Explain and demonstrate or watch the video

Basic functions of the application:

  • To translate a text into another language

  • For example, to translate a Finnish text into your native language

  • Applications like Google Translate, Deep L, and Microsoft Translator can be downloaded to your phone from the App Store or Google Play.

  • You can also use them with a web browser.

2. Discussion

Discuss the following topics together:

  • Have you used the application before? Do you use other applications for translations?

  • How does translation work? Go through the features of translating via text, audio, websites and camera functions.

3. Exercise

Download the app if learners do not have one. They can also use any translation application that learners would like to use.



Materials needed:

Computer 💻

Mobile phone 📲

Some sentences or links for demonstration




Translation Apps

est. 30 min

 💡 After this training:

  • The learner will know how to use automatic translation apps.

✨ Digital skills training about Google Translation Apps



Google Translate


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Video language 🇬🇧



Step-by-Step Demonstration Guide

1. Introduce the apps

  • Describe Google Translate, DeepL, and Microsoft Translator.

  • Show where to find and install them via App Store or Google Play.


2. Demonstrate installation

  • Walk through downloading an app on a phone or opening a site in a browser.


3. Translate written text

  • Choose “From: language of your choice” and “To: Your Native Language.”

  • Paste or type a sentence.

  • Listen to the translated version


4. Demonstrate website translation (via Google Translate)

  • Open Google Translate

  • Paste a website URL (e.g., https://yle.fi) into the left box

  • Select the target language

  • Click the translated link on the right — it opens the full website in the chosen language


5. Translate entire webpage directly in the browser

  • Open a webpage in a browser like Google Chrome

  • Right-click anywhere on the page

  • Select “Translate to [Language]” from the menu

  • The whole page will automatically be translated

  • You can also click the Google Translate icon in the address bar if it appears

  • This method is very useful for quick browsing in your preferred language


6. Optional features

  • Demonstrate speaking, handwriting, or camera input in mobile apps

  • Try translating a restaurant menu, sign, or document using the camera


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