Version 7 of the program is designed to be more Internet-friendly. The Web Translator is a browser add-on for translating Web pages. The user can maintain the site's hotlinks, graphics and format, with the option to switch between translated and original pages relatively easily. Other utilities include a multilingual phrase book. The phrase book is basically a database of commonly-used phrases, whose translations take the form of typical situations and cover 36 languages, including Chinese and Swahili.
Topics covered include accommodation, dining, business, conversation and travel.
Although it would be easier to buy a translation book for the country you're visiting, but this the feature is quick and usually accurate. Another good reference tool is the word look-up feature, a bilingual dictionary that scans for words from different languages. The program works best for those with an intermediate level of language understanding, as there can be some discrepancies between common forms of expression, slang and colloquialisms, and the translation program itself. Accuracy is the most important quality of a language translation package, and the user guide gives helpful tips on how to achieve this. For instance, it is a good idea to avoid idiomatic expressions and use proper grammar.