Google Translate is great if you are trying to translate one word at a time. I have tried to use it to translate a phrase and it sometimes works, but other times it gives you a horrible translation. It's a great tool to have if you are learning a language and do not know all the words, but have an idea of the grammar of the language. If you are just starting out with a language I would recommend using a learning software or taking a class and not trying to learn with Google translate.