Google Translate and other online translators are fantastic resources when you’re translating individual words here and there. In fact, they are particularly useful when you are translating a sentence or two into a target language that is your primary language. This way you can see the translation and make a judgment call on whether or not the program provided you with a translation that makes sense. However, you can get into serious trouble if you rely on a mechanical translation to translate phrases, sentences, and full paragraphs. Furthermore, you can get into trouble when translating pages of text into a target language that you’re not very familiar with. You have no way of knowing that the translation is accurate, and these free mechanical translation services and online translators often aren’t accurate. It’s always best to use a professional translator like Common Ground International.