Ever since I moved to Paris, I’ve enjoyed traveling across Europe and getting lost in another culture and language. I speak French so some Latin languages like Spanish and Italian are relatively easier for me to parse. Trying to communicate face-to-face in another language is often a fun experience, but all this joy gets thrown in the garbage bin when I have to call someone ahead to book or plan something.
People are less patient on phone calls — me included — and it’s incredibly tough to tell someone to wait while I figure out how to use Google Translate and manage the call at the same time. I’ve tried Google’s Pixel Live Caption for phone calls, but it only helps me understand what the other person is saying. It doesn’t translate my words to them.