# Language-Teaching Wearables The 'Mersiv' is a Language-Learning Device That Offers Custom Lessons By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-device References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/10/31/language-learning-of-the-future/) Learning a new language often requires extensive lessons or full immersion for an extended period, but the 'Mersiv' is a language-learning device that takes a different approach. Featuring a microphone, camera and headphones, the 'Mersiv' works by interpreting the various interactions that the user has and transforms them into language lessons. Designed by Joe Miller, the 'Mersiv' can provide a vast amount of help when it comes to [learning a new language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-language-tutor-1) by [customizing each lesson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-spanish) to the user's real world lifestyle. The 'Mersiv' language-learning device features a 140-degree angle camera that captures images every now and then as well as a built-in microphone that allows you to speak directly to the device. This makes continuous lessons and learning a total cinch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Language-tech Integration:** Opportunity for language technology companies to explore integrations with wearables for a more seamless and personalized language-learning experience. - **Contextual Language Learning:** Creating language-learning solutions that can cater to the user's real world lifestyle and interactions through the use of wearables and other technologies. - **Hands-free Language Learning:** Developing wearables that provide a hands-free language-learning experience by leveraging AI-enabled technology that captures and translates user interactions in real-time. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Language Learning:** Integrating wearable technologies within the language-learning industry to enhance existing products and services in the market. - **Technology:** Using wearable technology as a platform to drive innovation and growth in the tech industry. - **Education:** Offering language-learning wearables as a means of enhancing the education industry and promoting lifelong learning opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Language-Learning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/english-learning.md) - [AI-Assisted Language Tutors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learn-language-on-perplexity.md) - [Digital Language Studying Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperang-q1.md) - [Immersive Language-Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lingo-looper.md) - [Wearable Over-the-Ear Translators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambassador-interpreter-20.md) - [AI Language Learning Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lingocity.md) - [Adaptive Language Learning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easylang-ai.md) - [Language-Assistance Travel Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluentalk.md) - [English-Learning Language Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wannalisn.md)