Lesson 5 of 6
Track 2 · Lesson 5
Translating messages from family abroad
Do you receive messages in a language you do not fully understand — from family in the Philippines, China, or elsewhere? Or do you want to send a message in their language so it feels more personal? AI translates instantly and does it warmly, not just word-for-word.
AI can translate any message in seconds — from any language to any other language. You can read what your family wrote, or write to them in their own language.
Translate something you received
If someone sent you a message and you are not sure what it says, copy the message, paste it to the AI, and ask it to translate. For example: "Can you translate this into English for me?" The AI will give you the translation and can also explain anything that is unclear.
- Can you translate this into English for me: [paste the message here]
Write a message in their language
If you want to write to a family member in their language — Tagalog, Bisaya, Mandarin, Cantonese, or anything else — just write your message in English and ask the AI to translate it. It will sound natural, not robotic.
- Can you translate this into Tagalog: [your message]
- Can you translate this into Bisaya: [your message]
- Can you translate this into Mandarin Chinese: [your message]
Ask for help understanding the tone
Sometimes it is not just the words — it is what the message really means. If a message feels urgent or confusing, you can ask the AI to help you read between the lines.
- Does this message sound urgent or is it casual?
- Is there anything important I should respond to in this message?
AI translation is excellent for everyday messages. For very important documents — legal papers, medical reports, official letters — consider asking a professional translator or a trusted bilingual family member to double-check.
Always tell the AI which language you want to translate FROM and TO, especially for similar languages like Tagalog and Bisaya — they are related but different.
Your turn
Practice with Iris
Ask Iris to translate a short message — either something you want to send to family, or paste something you received and want to understand.
Practice with Iris