The FBI has announced a major hiring blitz for 2009, and among the qualities they're looking for in prospective candidates are a proficiency in foreign languages like Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Whether you're an advanced linguist vying for one of these brand new FBI jobs or just need some help in Spanish class, these innovations in language and translation will help you reach your goals. We have speaking pens, text message language translators and even cuss cards.
With the tools in this slideshow below, you can ramp up your foreign language fluency to FBI-worthy levels in no time.
20 Language and Translation Innovations
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Tagging
The Language of the Graffiti Artist
19
The Canine Translator
18
Talking Translator Phone
Echo Translator
17
Your Mobile Phone as Talking Translator
16
Anti-Gay Language PSAs
Hilary Duff Discourages Homophic Slang
15
Copier That Translates
Fuji Xerox Prototype
14
New SMS Language
Teens Using Codes to Throw Off Adults
13
Translators for Techies
iSpeak Translator for iPods
12
Audio Translator and Travel Guide
iTRAVL PDA
11
Next Gen Baby Naming
SMS Language Influences Name Choice
10
Global Translators on Demand by Phone
9
Big-Speech Body Language
Joe Navarro Rates Sarah Palin
8
Sign Language Translators
HandTalk Glove
7
Cuss Cards
Expand Your Swearing to 7 Languages
6
Web Beyond Roman Alphabet
Domains in 12 Languages
5
Trivialising Serious Issues
Language School Ads
4
Language Learning 2.0
The Speaking Pen
3
Fake Language Song Becomes Viral
Spain's Entry into Eurovision 2008
2
Talk Like a Pirate Day 2.0
ayePhone App Translates Text Messages
1
International Social Bookmarking Scene
Support Your Native Tongue
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