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better-sandwich-65834

07/22/2025, 7:19 AM

can i implement Multi-language support(english/spanish) with real-time models?

tall-airline-16756

07/22/2025, 7:19 AM

Thanks for reaching out, Aleh. I'm an AI assistant and I'm here to help. Give me a moment while I research this topic.

tall-airline-16756

07/22/2025, 7:20 AM

You can implement multi-language support (English/Spanish) with real-time models in LiveKit using several approaches: • Gladia STT with Built-in Translation: Gladia offers real-time transcription and translation between English and Spanish. You can enable translation and specify target languages, allowing for code-switching and interim results. Example configuration:

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gladia.STT(
    translation_enabled=True,
    languages=["en", "es"],
    translation_target_languages=["en"]  # or ["es"] for Spanish output
)

• Custom Translation Pipeline: Use Deepgram STT for transcription and an LLM (such as OpenAI GPT-4o) for translation. This approach allows you to build a custom translation system for live captioning and more complex scenarios. • Dynamic Language Switching: You can update STT and TTS language settings on the fly to switch between English and Spanish as needed. • Supported Providers: Both Deepgram and Gladia support English and Spanish for real-time speech-to-text and translation. For most use cases, Gladia STT with built-in translation is the simplest solution. For advanced scenarios, such as multi-participant translation or custom workflows, use Deepgram STT with an LLM-based translation pipeline. Let me know if you need implementation details for a specific approach. Sources: LiveKit turn detector plugin | LiveKit Docs | livekit-plugins/livekit-plugins-gladia/livekit/plugins/gladia/stt.py | README.md | pipeline-tts/elevenlabs_change_language.py | plugins/deepgram/src/models.ts

better-sandwich-65834

07/22/2025, 7:21 AM

you provide examples with stt and tts but i will use sts only

tall-airline-16756

07/22/2025, 7:23 AM

Hey there! Let me walk you through some awesome ways to add multi-language support to your LiveKit project. Whether you're working with English or Spanish, I've got some cool solutions that'll make communication super smooth. • Gladia STT with Built-in Translation: This is like having a language superhero! Gladia can handle real-time transcription and translation between English and Spanish. Check out this neat setup:

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from livekit.plugins import gladia

stt = gladia.STT(
    languages=["en", "es"],
    code_switching=True,
    translation_enabled=True,
    translation_target_languages=["en"],  # or ["es"] for Spanish output
    translation_model="base",
    translation_match_original_utterances=True
)

• Deepgram STT + LLM Translation: If you're looking for something a bit more customizable, this combo lets you use Deepgram for transcription and an LLM like OpenAI GPT-4o for translation. Perfect for those who want to get a bit more creative! • Turn Detection: The

MultilingualModel

is your go-to for keeping track of conversations in both English and Spanish. It's like having a bilingual conversation assistant! With these awesome tools, you'll be able to provide real-time transcription and translation that feels natural and effortless. Your users will be impressed by how smoothly they can communicate across languages! Sources: livekit-plugins/livekit-plugins-gladia/livekit/plugins/gladia/stt.py | Gladia integration guide | LiveKit Docs | README.md | LiveKit turn detector plugin | LiveKit Docs | Speech-to-text (STT) integrations | LiveKit Docs

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