Pseudo Lingo app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 8184 ratings )
Travel Entertainment
Developer: Michela Bortolas
Free
Current version: 1.3, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 08 Oct 2014
App size: 4.82 Mb

"A very original idea, and a good source of entertainment. You’ll definitely have some laughs with it."
- theiphoneappreview.com

DISCLAIMER

This app is intended for a couple of good laughs with your friends. We expect particular popularity under fans of Inspector Jaques Clouseau, the TV sitcom Allo Allo!, and Arnold Schwarzenegger (when he speaks). It is not a real translation program.

INTRODUCTION

Most people in foreign countries speak a foreign language. The problem with foreign languages is that almost every word is completely different from English, which makes them hard to understand. This app provides you with a collection of essential phrases in pseudo-French, pseudo-Italian, pseudo-Germand and pseudo-Dutch. These pseudo-languages are very easy to learn for native English speakers, and can be understood by most foreigners with just a little knowledge of English. At the same time, it will help you understand a foreigner who tries to speak English to you. All phrases are speech-synthesized for your convenience, so your daily communication with the locals abroad only requires the push of a button. With the use of this app, your next journey to a foreign country will be a whole different experience!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

If you want to say something to a foreigner:
- Tap the top bar and select your language by tapping the appropriate icon in the menu.
- Select the appropriate category with the icons at the bottom of the screen: Meet People, Air Travel, Hotel, Taxi or Restaurant.
- Scroll through the page by swiping vertically and find the phrase you want to say.
- Tap the speech balloon behind the phrase.

When a foreigner speaks English to you:
- Select the appropriate category, just like before
- Tap on all the speaker icons and listen to the corresponding phrases.
- Read the English text of the phrase with the best phonetic resemblance.

Enjoy!