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New technology from Apple could transform language [learn / learning] and global communication. The tech giant says [its / our] new AirPods Pro 3 earbuds can translate foreign languages [on / in] people's ears in real time. In addition, transcripts of conversations will [automatic / automatically] appear on the screens of users' devices. This could [have / do] major repercussions for the language teaching industry. [Instant / Infant] translation could deter people [from / to] investing the time and financial [inlay / outlay] required to learn another language. The technology is another example of the impact AI could have on jobs. Many teachers will be [cornered / concerned] about how real-time translation might [affect / effect] their industry and their future.

Apple wrote [in / on] its website that its AirPods Pro 3 would help people communicate "[seamless / seamlessly] " in other languages. It added: "For those moments when a language barrier gets [on / in] the way, Live Translation can help users communicate [across / cross] select languages when messaging or speaking." The technology is another example of science fiction becoming science [factual / fact] . For the past century, people have foretold [book / novel] ways to translate languages in real time. The 1979 novel "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" envisaged a [fixture / fictional] "Babel fish" that is put in one's ear to understand foreign [vocals / tongues] . The Japanese manga and anime character Doraemon used [the / a] special jelly to [magically / magician] translate any language.