Trying a live-translation headset

Trying a live-translation headset

The term 'live-translation technology' may not mean much to most people, but it can be life-changing for anyone unable to understand a foreign language. (9) ________ been invited to try one such wearable translation device, I find (10) ________ listening carefully through a wireless headset. As a traveller, this is nothing new for me (11) ________ for the fact that this headset has a small sensor that captures every spoken phrase around me. I start by listening to a sentence from a nearby speaker. However, I could, (12) ________ I wanted to, select alternative languages (13) ________ up of phrases and accents, which, for experienced users, would (14) ________ doubt speed things up. The language and accent I've selected are played directly into my left ear, and gradually I understand each new message. More speed would help, as this is still not a quick way to communicate, (15) ________ with the aid of automatic translation. After (16) ________ seems like a long time, the phrase 'the next train leaves soon' is translated. I repeat the whole sentence and it comes back to me in a natural voice.