Breaking Barriers: Travel and Translation

Ever looked at a menu in another language and had no idea what to order? Or wanted to talk to someone but didn’t speak the same language?

Travelling to a new country doesn’t have to feel difficult when you have the right tools. Discover how your smartphone can help you understand foreign languages and communicate with people from different backgrounds.

In this practical, beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn how to use Google Lens to read and translate foreign-language menus and explore Conversation Mode to have simple conversations with someone who speaks another language.

• Translate Menus with Google Lens: Read foreign-language menus and understand what’s on offer.
• Talk Across Languages: Use Conversation Mode to communicate with people who speak another language.

Whether you're planning your next trip or simply curious about what your smartphone can do, join us to discover how technology can make communication easier and travelling more enjoyable.