Google Translate vs. La Bamba

I started using Google Translate a few weeks ago when I found it made communication with a friend a lot (and I mean a lot) easier. My friend is Chinese, and his English is a little rough. I'm an American, and my Chinese is...well, is non-existent. I downloaded the free app, and it has really made a positive difference in our attempts to understand each other.

I've recommended the app to several other people, and they've had great results as well. I could tell you about a particularly cool feature of Google Translate, but it's more fun to see it demonstrated:

There's also a really user-friendly option to set your phone between you and a friend while you converse. The app will translate both of your languages simultaneously on your phone's screen. As I mentioned above, it's free. A great deal in any tongue.