When I am not clarify for the other language so I am using Google Translate service. It's nice concept for Google.com.
naaah the google translator is not so good, try PROMT! But it has a limit of 3000 words. Buy it for full or look at katz.cd
google does a literal translate, pretty much word for word rather then by sentence structure. I use it for my surf forecast blog in Okinawa as there is a large enough English speaking reader base to support it in English. I just add a link to the translated version. Most of the info is short and sweet so the translate tool does a good job. I wouldn't use it on a structured paragraphed post though.
It is good if you use it to check on a single word. If you try to translate a full sentances, better dont. Anyway, i still use it for my website by make it to the flag, it looks nice...lol