Scratch - Text to Speech & Translator in 45+ Languages | Ultimate Guide - By Kodex Academy

🌍 Scratch - Text to Speech & Translator in 45+ Languages | Ultimate Guide

Welcome to Kodex Academy—your go-to platform for creative coding education! In this comprehensive Scratch tutorial, we’re diving deep into building an interactive language translator and text-to-speech system—all using Scratch's simple yet powerful block-based programming.

Have you ever wondered how to make Scratch speak different languages? Or how to build a project that lets users type something in English and instantly see or hear it in French, German, or any of 45+ supported languages? Then you're in the right place!

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🧠 What You’ll Learn:

✅ Working with Variables in Scratch
✅ Using the “Text to Speech” Extension
✅ Creating a Language Selector Interface
✅ Taking Real-Time User Input
✅ Building Logical Flows with Events
✅ Creating Seamless Dialogue Translations
✅ Enhancing User Experience
✅ Scratch Project Organization & Best Practices

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📚 Perfect For:
This tutorial is designed for a wide audience—whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your Scratch skills with real-world applications:

👧 Students & Young Coders (Ages 8–16)
👨‍🏫 Teachers & Educators
🧑‍💻 Scratch Beginners
🧠 Language Learners & Enthusiasts
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & Home-schoolers
🌐 Tech Enthusiasts & Hobbyists

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"⏱️ Video Timestamps – Scratch - Text to Speech & Translator in 45+ Languages | Ultimate Guide - By Kodex Academy"

00:00 – Introduction to Scratch Language Translator & TTS (Text-To-Speech)
00:27 - Translate Block & User Input
01:12 - Display & Language Assignments
01:42 - Text-to-Speech Setup (French & German)
02:48 – Translate Any Language in Scratch with One Variable
02:58 – Scratch Coding Begins: Create the Translate Variable
03:26 – Add Event and Looks Blocks for Initial Output
03:50 – Add Control Block for Timing - Introducing wait blocks to manage display duration of translated messages.
04:02 – Resetting Previous Translations in Scratch - Learn to clear previous output on flag click using variable reset logic.
04:26 – Display the Translator Prompt - Add prompt text using “say” blocks to ask users to choose a language.
04:45 – Translate to French or German Using Keyboard Inputs - Setup user input: press "A" for French, "B" for German.
04:57 – User Instruction Message with Timer - Using timed prompts to give users clear instructions.
05:18 – Programming Key Press Events (A & B) - Detecting and responding to key presses using Scratch’s “when key pressed” events.
05:38 – Asking for English Input from the User - Using the "ask and wait" block to get user input in English.
06:07 – Using Variables to Store User Answers - Save user’s English input to be used in translation.
06:26 – Replace “Hello” with User Answer for Translation - Dynamically use the typed answer instead of static text.
06:56 – Set Language Based on User Key Input (French/German) - Switch language mode depending on whether "A" or "B" is pressed.
07:24 – Using Scratch Text to Speech Extension - Enable TTS by selecting language and speaking the translated result.
07:51 – Speak the User’s Translated Answer - Implementing voice output using Scratch's "speak" block.
07:59 – Switching Between French and German Voices - Duplicate and customize the text-to-speech block for multiple languages.
08:19 – Demonstrate French Translation and Voice - Press “A”, type “Hello AI”, and hear the French response: “Bonjour Abby”.
08:46 – Reset the Program and Try German Translation - Press “B”, type “Hello Abby”, and see the translation in German.
09:06 – Watch the German Text and Voice Output - Final demo of translating and speaking in German.
09:23 – Why Scratch’s Translator Project is So Useful - Recap of features and real-world use cases for this fun coding activity.
09:28 – Like, Subscribe & Get More Scratch Tutorials - Encouragement to follow the channel for more coding videos.
09:42 – Visit Kodex Academy Website for More Resources - Where to find additional learning tools and projects.

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👩‍💻 Made by Kodex Academy
At Kodex Academy, we help kids learn to code through creative, hands-on projects like this one. This tutorial is just one example of how learning can be both educational and fun!

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