LINGUACONNECT: DEVELOPING A GLOBAL TRANSLATION TOOL TO ENABLE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PEOPLE OF DIVERSE LINGUISTIC BACKGROUNDS

LinguaConnect is a web-based translation tool designed to bridge language barriers and facilitate effective communication between people from diverse linguistic backgrounds worldwide. Originating from the need to support foreigners communicating with locals in Sub-Saharan Africa, LinguaConnect aims to enable seamless cross-cultural communication through real-time translation of both text and speech. The tool integrates cultural context and etiquette guidelines, ensuring that translations are not only linguistically accurate but also culturally appropriate.