Mind your language
It can be pretty intimidating to travel to a country when you can't even speak a single word of their language. You don't want to mistake a greeting for a threat, do you? So when you're in transit, why not spend the time learning the language of the country you're visiting with the help of your PDA?
With Dictionary, Palm users can have a handy translation dictionary in their pocket. Want to find out what's French for "Good morning"? Just enter it into your Palm. Different language modules that allow you to translate from English to Mandarin, English to Thai, and even English to Indonesian are also available on its website.
Another language aid worth investigating for Palm users is the TrueTerm Travel Dictionary. Like Dictionary, various language modules are also available, although they tend to be restricted to the European languages like Spanish or French. A version for Pocket PC users is also available.
Pocket PC users looking for a more powerful package should look no further than First Words in Hand. Unlike other language guides that only display text, this package includes phonetic spelling and audio clips so that you won't embarrass yourself trying to sound like a native.
