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AI leaves many non-English speakers behind (Level A1) — a wooden table topped with scrabble tiles that spell out languages

AI leaves many non-English speakers behindCEFR A1

8 Apr 2026

Adapted from Aaron Spitler, Global Voices CC BY 3.0

Photo by Ling App, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
80 words
  • AI tools are spreading quickly around the world.
  • Many people who do not speak English miss benefits.
  • A study found many systems work worse in other languages.
  • Online content often comes mostly in English.
  • People writing in other languages get wrong answers.
  • Some software adds bad translated text as data.
  • This can make local views invisible to tools.
  • Experts say companies should work with local communities.
  • They should check output for accuracy and culture.
  • Partnerships with grassroots groups can help.

Difficult words

  • benefita good result or advantage for someone
    benefits
  • contentinformation or material on a website or page
  • translateto change words into another language
    translated
  • invisiblecannot be seen or noticed by people
  • accuracyhow correct or exact information or results are
  • cultureideas, customs, and art of a group

Tip: hover, focus or tap highlighted words in the article to see quick definitions while you read or listen.

Discussion questions

  • Do you read websites in English?
  • Would you like apps in your language?

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