We’ve discussed Google’s language translation tools previously, such as Google Translate (Beta). But did you know you can help improve the results of this machine-translation?

First, let’s have a short recap of how to translate from one language to another simply by typing your word, phrase or sentences in a text box.

Step 1: Go to http://translate.google.com.

Step 2: Input your sentence in the “Original Text” box. Let me try this sentence, and let’s translate it from English to the French language.

Step 3: Hit the “Translate” button and viola! A near perfect translation. After pressing “Translate”, Google Translate shoud immediately show the result to the right of the screen, as shown below.

Or is it perfect at all?

Let us assume that you have sent this translated text to someone who speaks and understands the French. Unfortunately, your friend tells you that it’s not a good translation of the original text. Too bad, but no worries. You can come back to the Google Translate, input the same text in the “Original Text” box, hit “translate”. After seeing the result, scroll down a little bit and see an option called:

Suggest a better translation

You will then be able to contribute a better translation than what Google Translate currently has.

Have fun!