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People are always looking for the easiest solution. It's in our nature. And nothing changes when looking to translate documents or learn a language. Quite often I'm asked that if someone buys some translation software, will that mean they no longer have to deal with translators? I don't know where people read this kind of information, but it's shocking to see so many people telling me that translators are no longer needed. Apparently translation software has come so far in recent years that it knows all about context and is no longer just word for word. Well, I'm here to dispel that myth.

Sure, translation software has come a long way. They are able to do more than simple word for word translation, but that doesn't mean they can replace a translator. If you were to translate a long passage of writing in Spanish, into English, you would be able to understand what is being said, butyou wouldn't want to hand it in as an essay to an English Professor. It is for this reason that translators are still necessary if you are wanting accurate translations. And this will hold true for a long time to come. Perhaps in the future, software will become significantly improved and maybe then, you will be able to translate near perfectly from one language to another. But that technology is still a long way off.

However, as a learning tool, translation software can be pretty handy. Sure, grammar won't be perfect, but it is great for learning bits and pieces. The downside is the price. If you are on a reasonable budget, then I wouldn't recommend buying some software, which often costs a few hundred dollars. There are much better alternatives to this if you are looking to spend some money though. You can view my reviews of these products at my site listed below. However, if money is not a bother, then go for it. It's just another simple tool in your arsenal of language learning weapons.

Well, I hope this has cleared up some common misconceptions about Spanish language translation software. If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact me by visiting my site in the bio box below.