Studying abroad is a continuous challenge, requiring students to pursue their academic goals in a whole-new language and culture. Following lectures delivered in a non-native language is one of the biggest and most common difficulties for many international students. Trying to grasp the professor's rapid speech often leads to a loss of focus on the actual content, resulting in frequently missed important details.
However, with the advancement of AI technology, tools have emerged that can revolutionize the way we address this language barrier. Among these, Tiro, an AI service providing real-time conversation translation and the highest quality in Asian languages, is being hailed as a 'game-changer' and is widely popular among international students worldwide.
"For the First Time, I Was Able to Actually Follow the Class”
A photo of a Waseda University student using Tiro
Q. We're curious about why you started using Tiro.
"Japanese university lectures were incredibly difficult. The professor spoke very quickly, and due to my insufficient Japanese skills, I couldn't understand even half of it. I was completely lost, especially when specialized terms came up. Then, a Korean senior student recommended Tiro to me."
Q. What was your experience like using it?
"I'm very satisfied! When I turn on Tiro during class, the professor's words appear in real-time as Japanese text and are simultaneously translated into Korean. Since I can immediately check any parts I missed, I've been able to fully concentrate on the lesson."
Q. What was the most useful feature?
"The real-time translation and Ask Tiro. I could listen to the lecture in Japanese, and the Korean summary was simultaneously displayed on the screen, allowing me to immediately grasp what I hadn't understood. If there’s any specialized terms that I’m not familiar with, I can immediately Ask to Tiro and get an AI-generated answer about it. Plus, getting a one-page summary after class, with the key content neatly organized, is fantastic for review."
Why International Students Love Tiro
Tiro's greatest strength is its ability to eliminate the language barrier in real time. With ultra-high-speed voice-to-text conversion technology (under 0.5 seconds), the professor's speech is instantly transcribed and simultaneously provided with a natural translation. Since it supports 12 languages, it can be used not only in English-speaking countries but also in Japan, Germany, France, and other study destinations worldwide. Crucially, it provides a contextual and natural translation, not just a simple machine translation, ensuring accurate comprehension of specialized terminology and complex concepts.
In terms of learning efficiency, Tiro has brought about an innovative change. International students no longer need to be busy scribbling down the professor's words. They can now fully concentrate on the class itself without worrying about missing content, and they can review much more effectively using the automatically generated high-quality summary notes.
Furthermore, the Ask Tiro feature allows students to ask natural language questions about the lecture content, and the recognition accuracy is further improved by registering frequently used major-specific technical terms in the vocabulary feature. Students can also create diverse summary templates tailored to their individual learning patterns, allowing them to produce notes optimized for their unique study style.
As a result, Tiro significantly reduces the overall stress of school life for international students. The linguistic burden is lessened, boosting confidence in class participation, and accurate content comprehension makes assignments and exam preparation much more efficient. Above all, students can actively participate in discussions with peers, enabling them to truly enjoy the study abroad experience.
Tiro's Key Advantages:
- Ultra-high-speed real-time translation and text conversion (under 0.5 seconds)
- Support for 12 languages, making it usable anywhere in the world
- Context-based, natural translation for accurate understanding of technical terms
- Perfect support for various learning environments (in-person/online/seminars)
- "Ask Tiro" feature for instant Q&A on lecture content
Tiro is more than just a translation tool; it's a reliable partner dedicated to the academic success of international students. If you've ever felt like giving up because of the language barrier, now is the time to start a new journey with Tiro.
"Don't let a language barrier limit your global ambition. Tiro ensures your success is written in your own potential, not in a dictionary.”
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