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Real time translation device for live conversation

Standard translation tools are too slow for back-and-forth dialogue and frequently lose accuracy during live exchanges. This lag breaks the natural flow of conversation, making it difficult to communicate effectively with English learners.

What people tried

Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.

  1. 1
    Using Google translate app or standard web translation tools
  2. 2
    Using translation apps and digital tools on smartphones
  3. 3
    Relying on phrase books, dictionaries, notepads, and pens
  4. 4
    Using pantomime, charades, gestures, and pictures on a phone
  5. 5
    Learning a small handful of very basic words and phrases

In their words

Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.

“Google isnt always percise and takes too long for back and forth conversations.”source ↗

“I need a translation device that is seamless, accurate and immediate to help with the flow of natural conversation.”source ↗

“Id like to keep a budget of under 100$ if at all possible (and realistic lol), as this will be coming out of my pocket.”source ↗

Floppytittyfreak · r/Teachers · 3 upvotes

“Even Google Translate doesn’t work. Something gets lots in translation”source ↗

ChewbaccaFuzball · r/travel · 2 upvotes

“I found Bulgaria harder due to Cyrillic, couldn’t figure out the place names on the bus stops!”source ↗

Nice_Back_9977 · r/travel · 1 upvotes

Where this came up

r/Teachersr/travelcommunicationeducationtravel

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