iSpeak Italian app review: translate text and listen

Introduction

Whether you're planning a trip to Italy this summer, or wish to learn the language for other reasons, there are a number of iPhone and iPad apps available ranging from elite learning systems to some very basic and bare-bones apps to help you get to your goals. iSpeak Italian is certainly one of the most functional and handy ones.

This app has been developed with a lot of attention and devotion, as it clear from not just the interface but also the features. Not only is it a two-way translator, but it also synthesizes target language text into high-quality audio.

You can find this app inside the Reference category of the App Store, where it can be purchased for $1.99. This price seems appropriate to me when I consider that a language tutor, classes, reference books, and other services would take up far more financial resources, and wouldn't be half as handy as an iPhone or iPad translator.

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Translate & Listen

iSpeak Italian will be a pretty hefty app, taking up 148 MB of space on your iOS device. Though this might seem like a lot of space, think of how handy it will be to have a device that you can carry around, that will translate anything for you into Italian and vice-versa, but also speak the translation to you.

The app uses iOS technology such as clipboard integration, so you can copy and paste large chunks of text into this translator. You can easily import emails, articles, and documents into this app, translate them, and have them read back to you. Do this while you're on long commutes or waiting for a friend.

The translator utilized is Google's Advanced Translation Service, so you know you're getting the most credible and accurate translations.

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Interface & Functionality

The interface of this language app is very simple and straightforward. If you know how to make your way around basic iOS apps, this one should be a breeze. When you're ready with your text, simply paste it and tap the Translate icon. To receive audio, tap the Speak button. When you try this feature, remember the marvel of text-to-speech synthesis, because it's hard to believe that's not a real person talking.

Other options include emailing your translation, sending it as an SMS, and the ability to save an unlimited number of translations for easy retrieval. This might just be the best iPhone translation app for those looking to learn and speak the Italian language. 

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Pros & Cons

Pros

• Translates from English to Italian, as well as Italian to English
• Speaks translated text with the highest possible quality text to speech engine available in a mobile device
• Save as many translations on your iPhone as you would like, or email or SMS them
• Change the volume as well as speed of spoken text
• Cut paste documents, articles, and emails into iSpeak to translate and have them read back
• Multitasking support for audio

Cons

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

Final Words

iSpeak Italian is a really beautiful iPhone and iPad app that is sure to make your mastery of Italian a lot faster, easier, and I daresay, even fun! I'd highly recommend getting this one especially if it's important to you to get high-quality audio support for your desired language as well. It's easily one of the best translating apps for the Italian language.