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More language-learning tools means less lost-in-translation moments

Implications - With the rise of the Internet and other innovations in global connectivity, we are steadily becoming a more ubiquitous world. Aiding in this ubiquity are language-learning and translation tools that help people overcome language barriers both on- and offline. Learning a new dialect is easier than ever, and for those who don't want to learn, there are real-time translators that can be used on-the-go. What's more, an increasing number of brands are willing to include multi-language platforms in their wares, a strategy that allows for greater market capture and heightened brand loyalty.
Trend Themes
1. Language-learning Tools - The rise of language-learning and translation tools help people overcome language barriers, both on- and offline, making it easier to connect with parts of the world that are unfamiliar and gain greater insight into local problems.
2. Real-time Translation Technology - Real-time translation technology, whether in the form of voice recognition and machine-based translation or strip screen translators, transforms every experience into a multilingual one and removes a key barrier to accessing information.
3. Scannable Language Learning - Applications like Lingibli use QR codes to integrate language learning into everyday life and make it easier to practice new words in context.
Industry Implications
1. Language Learning and Translation Tools - Companies that specialize in language-learning and translation tools should consider expanding their offerings with more advanced technologies that make language learning simpler and more convenient.
2. Travel and Tourism - As world travel continues to increase in popularity, products like real-time translators and strip screen translators will become invaluable to those who cannot claim to be multilingual, contributing to a better, more seamless travel experience.
3. Social Media and Networking - Multi-lingual social media websites break down language barriers and create the potential for greater global connectivity.
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Scannable Language Learning
Scannable Language Learning
The Lingibli App Teaches Language Through QR Codes
The Lingibli app is a new iOS and Android app designed to make learning a foreign language easier through QR codes. The Lingibli app teaches the 100 most-used words of a certain language. These words are… MORE
Language-Learning Speed Chats
Language-Learning Speed Chats
Verbling Helps You Learn a New Language Through Quick Interaction
Touted as the Chatroulette of language learning, Verbling is an online chat tool that helps people learn new languages by connecting them to native speakers through one-on-one online interaction. To… MORE
Multi-Lingual Social Media
Multi-Lingual Social Media
Mybabilon.com Crashes Language Barriers
While Facebook is dominating social media news with its stock offering, an inventive company in Costa Rica has put a new twist to social media. MyBabilon.com has a feature that breaks down the... MORE
Real-Time Translators
Real-Time Translators
You'll Never Need to Learn Another Language Thanks to NTT Docomo
Put that Sino-English dictionary down, you won't need to brush up on your vocabulary before vacationing to the Far East anymore thanks to NTT Docomo's newest translation technology. Today at the Wireless… MORE
Strip Screen Translators
Strip Screen Translators
The View Trans Helps to Decode Foreign Languages from Written Text
As world travel continues to decrease in coast and increase in popularity, products like the View Trans will become invaluable to those who can't claim to be multilingual. Much more convenient, quick,… MORE
Translating News Platforms
Translating News Platforms
Worldcrunch Makes Foreign Newspapers Accessible
Worldcrunch is a fantastic service that makes foreign language newspapers accessible to English language readers. By using team team of translators, Worldcrunch is able to offer up the best in global issues… MORE
Gifting Foreign Dialects
Gifting Foreign Dialects
Rosetta Stone Holiday Campaign Wants You to Give the Gift of Language
If you're unsure of what to get your loved one this holiday season, perhaps the Rosetta Stone holiday campaign will inspire you to give the gift of language. Rosetta Stone, a language-learning software… MORE

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