Traditional classroom and flashcards methods are not the most effective way to pick up a new language.

These days, innovative apps such as Lingua.ly have developed a new way to learn vocabulary, master phrases and boost communication. The app allows individuals to stay immersed in their own interests, allowing a more personalized approach to take place.

There are two ways to use the Lingua.ly system. Through the app, individuals can install language packs depending on the language they want to learn (see photo for more details). Setup is a breeze and you can start learning the language of your choice immediately after installation.

The next way is through a browser plugin. As you browse through your favorite websites, The plugin learns about your personal choice of words and translates them for you to use later.

The plugin also provides suggestions, based on your online behavior. This app is highly recommended for those who don’t have the time to enroll in a class, but are motivated in learning a new language.

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Technology has taken a vantage leap in providing solutions for man. Before now, technology used to appear complex and would require a great deal of expertise to handle solutions available. Today, we have technology applicable in the simplest human activities as smart products with intelligent algorithms powering them as they make error-free judgments and provide intelligent and analytic solutions.

Does technology have all the answers?

This article from Credit Suisse, tells us that technology does not have all the answers because it has been found to exhibit “similar biases,” as humans. No one can discredit the impact of technology, but it is not totally free of human input and this is the reason we experience these biases in many areas we have technology holding foot.

Creating technological solutions transparently

This article suggests that the process of creating technological solutions be made transparent and subject to contribution from many people who would end up as users of the product – male, female, young, old, learned, unlearned and all other preferences as we have them. It also underscores the importance of having women on product development teams. This approach is not sure to eliminate all forms of bias, but it is a good way to start in order to appraise the full benefits of technology.

Technology as the connecting tool

Technology so far has been a major connecting tool amongst us humans. It is used and appreciated by all regardless of race, language and sex. In order to keep it less subjective to these arguments about human biases. I believe we should gather opinions on products and solutions before making them available to the public. This could be done by gathering input from intended target users and receiving feedback across the stages of production.

“Recognizing the problem is a start…success will depend on inclusive technologies that meet this vast untapped market.” This cannot be more apt especially at a time when we look up to technology for solutions. We should not muzzle our progress with technology by battling algorithm bias. The first way to avoid this battle is by reading this article here.