Skype Translator breaks through the language barrier

You can talk to someone in another language without knowing how to speak their language.

Skype launched a new tool that translates language in real time. Right now it’s only for English and Spanish when spoken, but written messages can be translated for more than 40 languages. Watch CNET Update to learn how it works:

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