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How to join an international team — even if you don’t speak English
John Smith • May 24, 2025 • career

How to join an international team — even if you don’t speak English

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If you’ve ever dreamed of working in a global team but felt held back by the language barrier — here’s the good news: that’s no longer a problem.

At Google I/O 2025, Google announced a game-changing feature: real-time speech translation in Google Meet, powered by Gemini AI.

This isn’t just subtitles. It’s live voice translation that keeps your tone, voice, and expression — as if you're speaking fluently in another language.

🧠 What this new Google Meet feature does:

  • Translates speech in real time between English and Spanish (more languages coming soon).

  • Preserves your voice and vocal tone — you still sound like you.

  • Works in both directions — what you say is translated for them, and what they say comes back in your language.

  • Currently in beta for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.

💼 Why this matters for JavaScript developers

Many developers hesitate to apply for international jobs because they worry:

“What if I can’t explain myself in the interview?”
“What if I don’t understand tasks clearly?”
“What if I freeze on a call?”

Now — you don’t have to worry.
You can join daily stand-ups, demos, 1:1 meetings — even if your English isn’t fluent.

🚀 This opens massive opportunities:

  • Apply for high-paying remote jobs around the world

  • Work with top-tier teams without relocation

  • Learn from international code reviews, meetings, and discussions

  • Be part of global dev communities that used to feel out of reach

🤖 Tech + Courage = Breakthrough

The tech is already here.
All that’s left is for you to take the first step.

If you’re a senior JavaScript developer — or on your way there — know this:
Language is no longer your limit.

Ready to make your move?
Our platform helps JavaScript developers land jobs in international teams — and now, the language barrier is gone.

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