Google Translate Quiz

What does Google Translate do?

• Google Translate translates short and long texts word for word into different languages.

• Google Translate only translates single words into different languages.

• Google Translate only translates images
• Google Translate explains why you should use certain words over others because it understands cultural nuances.

Which of the following are problems with the translated lyrics so far?​ ​ ​ ​

• some of the words are out of order
• some of the words didn't translate correctly
• some of the words didn't translate to English
• there are no problems with the translation
• the translated lyrics are confusing

Which of the following is the most confusing of the incorrect translations from the chorus?

• ghost

• bumpy boy

• insults your husband

• daughter's a desert

Is the phrase 'finger and a finger' from the translated lyrics correctly translated?

• No, thumbs are not fingers.

• No, it's way off topic.

• Yes, but it still doesn't make sense.

• Yes, it's a perfect translation.

What problems are there with the translation of 'All Star' by Smashmouth?​ ​ ​

• 'correctly' translated words still cause confusion
• sayings or expressions don't translate well
• some of the phrases make NO sense at all
• there are no problems
• you can't make the rhythm work with new lyrics

Can Mrs. Love tell when you use Google Translate or something similar? (Select all that apply.)

• Probably, if it's like these lyrics.

• Maybe not, if I only look up 1 word. It kind of depends on the word.

• Absolutely, especially when I use it for longer texts or language that's more complicated than we have learned in class.

• Probably, it looks like translation tools are not complex enough. Maybe using another language is about more than just 'translating' things and more about communicating.

What do you think Mrs. Love's policy for using translation tools is?

('I don't know' or any other shortcut answer is not acceptable.)