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Google Translator
In the right hand margin on each page of our website, you may access a translation service provided by Google.
The translation is automatic so sometimes the grammar, phrasing and context may not be correctly reproduced. Google, on their translation pages, advise that their automatic translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. Automatic translation is very difficult, as the meaning of words depends on the context in which they are used. While it is a new tool that they are working to improve, it may be some time before an automatic translator can offer human quality translations. In the interim, Google states they hope people find the service Google provide useful for most purposes.
These tools are provided on our website as viewers may find them of value in providing a quick overview of text in a range of languages.
To use the Google Translator click on the arrow in the box below
For questions or other details about the way Google translates visit Google Translate FAQ
