You can use Google to search for pages written in specific languages. For example, you may be performing research that requires results in French, German, or Spanish. To perform language-specific searches, do the following:

(Note that this tip was written on 10/7/2004 - Google's interface is subject to change).

1. Access Google at http://www.google.com/
2. Click "Advanced Search".
3. Next to "Language" click on the pull-down to select your desired language.
4. Finish your search query next to "Find results".
5. Click "Google Search".

This setting causes Google to search for country-specific domains, such as .fr, .de, or .sp, and various other websites Google has learned to be written in other languages. Thus, it is possible that while Google thinks a website is in Italian, for example, it may actually be in English. Though not perfect, language-search for the most part should help you find what you need.

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