A language interpretation application is a web, mobile, or desktop application that translates spoken audio from one language to another. The app converts the speech into written text for display and then converts the text back into spoken audio in real time. Language interpretation apps may include additional features such as a dictionary of frequently used terms, voice/video/text chat with other users who speak those languages, or an integrated WebRTC video conferencing platform.

Language interpretation apps have much in common with other local service apps like education apps, Health Care apps, restaurant discovery apps, and utility apps. One of the most popular language interpretation apps is Google Translate.

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A language interpretation app can use its own data to demonstrate the value that it provides. Language interpretation apps tend to target niche markets, and these users are unlikely to be familiar with the apps before they need them. It's important for a language app to provide a simple user experience and to demonstrate as much value as possible in its first use. Language interpretation apps should also offer incentives for new users to refer their friends, and they should encourage users to invite their existing network of contacts onto the platform.

A language interpretation app faces many of the legal and logistical risks that a ridesharing or dating app faces, as well as the significant risk that it will fail to provide accurate results for its users. If you are creating a language interpretation app, you should ensure that your app is able to detect and respond to user frustration (such as by providing a standard definition for terms when they are not understood) before it leads to legal action. It is also advisable to create a policy for responding to frustrated users who might take their issues offline.

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