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Residents Of The Faroe Islands Take On Google And Set Up Online Video Translation Service
The tiny Faroe Islands are once again taking on tech giant Google in a bid to have their unique language included on Google Translate. They have created their very own Faroe Islands Translate.
With less than 80,000 people speaking Faroese worldwide, and a growing tourism market, the Faroe Islands realise that not being included on Google Translate has frustrated visitors who can’t fully immerse in their unique traditional culture by learning a few phrases in Faroese.
Creating their very own version of the online translation service, with the help of locals who will translate live by video, Faroe Islands Translate will provide a free online service for those visiting the destination or, in fact, anyone around the world curious to learn a little of this unusual language.
From sheep farmers to school teachers, chefs to social workers, this initiative provides an opportunity to see the friendly Faroese before visiting, and to gain a window on their magical world.
2,000 requests have already been translated by 154 volunteers.
More info: faroeislandstranslate.com
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Nice to meet you
Life is wonderful
Welcome to the Faroe Islands
I love spinach
When can I come to the Faroe Islands?
How on earth is this supposed to work?
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