📖 USER GUIDE

How XpressLingo Works

Every pill, button, and screen — what it does and when to tap it.

Speak the World
🗣️ English1
🇮🇳 India2
📍 Japan3
Tap to
Listen
4
🔍 Detected: Japanese5
🌍 They said
駅はどこですか?
Where is the station?
6
💬 Suggested response
🎤
Thank you, I'll head that way.
7
🗣️ Say this in Japanese
🔊
Ah-ree-gah-toh, soh-chee-rah nee ee-kee-mahs.
8
⏱ 10s10

What each number means

1
My LanguageThe language you read the app in. Tap to cycle through 9 supported UI languages.
2
My CountryWhere you're from — gives the AI context for more natural, culturally appropriate responses.
3
Country I'm InWhere you currently are. Picking one instantly sets the detected language, so you can start speaking before anyone says a word to you.
4
Tap to ListenTap once to start recording, tap again to stop. This is the main button — everything else responds to what it hears.
5
Detected badgeShows which language XpressLingo identified — either from real speech, or pre-filled from "Country I'm In."
6
They SaidWhat the other person said, in their language, with the English translation right below it.
7
Suggested Response + 🎤A natural reply, in English. Tap the mic to record your own words instead.
8
Say This + 🔊The phonetic pronunciation of the response, written so it's easy to read aloud. Tap the speaker to hear it.
9
You Said + 🔊Appears after you use the mic in block 7 — shows what you recorded, and lets you hear it played back.
10
Recording LengthTap to cycle between 5, 10, and 15 second recordings — shorter for quick exchanges, longer for detailed ones.
Step 1

Set Up Once

🗣️ My Language

Sets the language you read everything in — labels, suggested responses, and menus. Choose from English, Español, Français, हिंदी, 中文, Português, 日本語, বাংলা, or தமிழ்.

🌍 My Country

Tells XpressLingo where you're from, so answers about your background (e.g. if someone asks where you're visiting from) come out accurate.

📍 Country I'm In

The country you're currently traveling in. This is what lets you speak first — pick your destination and the app already knows what language to translate into.

Step 2

Have a Conversation

🔍 Detected Badge

Confirms which language is being used for this exchange, whether it came from real speech or from your "Country I'm In" pill.

🌍 They Said

The original words someone said to you, shown in their language, with the English translation underneath.

💬 Suggested Response + 🎤

A ready-made, natural-sounding reply. Don't like it? Tap the mic and record your own words in English instead — XpressLingo will translate that.

🗣️ Say This + 🔊

Shows exactly how to pronounce the response, spelled out phonetically. Tap the speaker to hear it read aloud.

Step 3

Fine-Tune

⏱ Recording Length

Cycle between 5, 10, and 15 second clips at the bottom of the screen. Use 5s for quick greetings, 15s for longer explanations.

Anytime

Review Your History

📜 Past Exchanges

Every conversation is saved with a timestamp and language, so you can look back at what was said.

👍 / 👎 Rate a Response

Mark a suggested response as good or needs work — this helps XpressLingo improve over time.

📝 Notes & Better Response

Add a personal note, or write in the response you wish had been suggested. Tap Save to keep your changes.

Ready to try it yourself?

See it in action with a few sample conversations, or join the beta and take it on your next trip.

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