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This translator serves as a handy speaking tool for international travellers and tourists. It allows the user to cross translate 12 international languages and each language stores 700 commonly used travelling topic sentences. You'll be able to communicate easily and quickly in a foreign country. Simply select the language, topic of conversation, and sentence you would like to speak using the LCD display. The translator will display the sentence in the original language (usually English) and speak the sentence in the desired foreign language. Handheld electronic translators are the modern answer to paper dictionaries. They are smaller, fashionable and you only need one in order to speak many languages! Since this device speaks the phrases aloud, you can be sure you are pronouncing foreign words correctly, making for a more enjoyable holiday or business trip. Supplied with protective carry pouch including strap, the translator cross translates 12 International languages - English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Swedish, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin) and Turkish and you can save frequently used sentences. Words are spoken and displayed and the translator includes 8 frequently required categories: General, Emergency, Entertainment, Sightseeing, Direction, Restaurants, Transport and Hotel. The device also features a world time daily alarm clock and calendar for 24 cities, and the display shows hour, minutes, day, date and month. A built-in data-file stores up to 60 sets of phone numbers (with names) with a password security lock. The translator has an LCD display with adjustable contrast, volume level selection (3 levels), key tone on/off switch, auto power off and display backlight which can be turned off to preserve batteries. Dimensions (HxWxD): 98x62x18mm. Batteries: 2 x CR2032 button cells (included).

User Reviews about Nyrius LT12 12 Language Global Digital Talking Translator Foreign Pocket-Sized Electronic Speaking Dictionary

I'm taking a tour of China in spring. I find this translator to be the best value of all I researched. I would have bought the LT11 model which is now selling for half the price, if it had been priced that way when I ordered. It is easy enough to operate and has many useful features. The talking translation is invaluable because I'm having a real problem with trying to speak the phrases in Chinese. I wish it had a feature that allowed you to type in a phrase for translation, but again, it is the best value available. I haven't used it enough yet to determine battery use, but an extra set was included. -- Great price from Amazon! Lt11 model is now priced better!

We used it in Mexico and found it very helpful with our limited knowledge of Spanish. -- Used in Mexico

I am planning a trip to many European countries and don't have time to learn the languages. This translator allows me to learn basic phrases in a short amount of time. -- Digital talking translator

Although I haven't actually used this product yet for an upcoming trip to Italy, I have played around with it to try and familiarize myself with how it operates. It's a bit more cumbersome to work than I expected -- scrolling through pre-set sentences until locating the precise phrase needed seems awkward and time-consuming when trying to communicate. But it's fun to play with, and using the "voice" option is a good way to mimic the appropriate accent and pronunciation of an unfamiliar language. I definitely think spending adequate time practicing with it before a trip, as well as familiarizing oneself with all the available phrases and exactly where to access them, would greatly enhance its usefulness. -- Fun gadget