Product Information:
Say Hi is a real time translation program. It uses your microphone in your iPad, iPhone, or android device to allow the users to speak into and translates it to written form into both languages you are using.
Glitchy Reivew:
As a teacher who works in a district with high ELs being able to communicate with parents in a language I do not speak is difficult. There are times when finding a translator is difficult because of the high need of them. For me to find something which can open communication is key. In light of the translating ear pieces and other technology available out there I began to wonder if it would behoove me to buy one. (This is not for a lack of trying to learn another language. I have tried with Spanish for 8 years!) However, before I was about to spend $100-$300 I wanted to see if there was an app out there which could be used. After searching multiple different apps, Say Hi seemed to be the best.
The app is easy enough to use where you have 2 microphone symbols at the bottom and you simply choose the languages you are going to be using. All you need to do is speak your language in, the app then transfers the spoken word to the written in both languages. If you want to have the translation spoken all you need to do it tap it! That is it! Easy and simple for both users. When you are done the app saves the conversation automatically until you tell it to delete the conversation.
While this app is basic it does get the job done. It can take some time during conferences to use this app, it is workable. My parents were happy with the app, but like me were frustrated with how long it took. The app is not immediate or as fast as the ear pieces but does get the job done!
User Rating:
I would give this app a 1 out of 3. It is easily used by anyone at any level.
Glitchy Rating:
I give this app a 4 out of 5 because of the time it takes to have a conversation with people, but it does show promises.
