11. A method of teaching language or numeric skills in multiple spoken languages using the fast and engaging, real-time voice translation system of claim 1 , comprising setting the operational states of the system, wherein the setting includes setting the source language and the destination language, and optionally includes setting a vocabulary database, an output pace, automatic mode, interactive mode, or microphone on/off; providing the source phrase to the translation engine; and outputting the spoken translation to teach language or numeric skills in the language selected from the multiple languages by the user.
11. A method of teaching language or numeric skills in multiple spoken languages using the fast and engaging, real-time voice translation system of claim 1 , comprising setting the operational states of the system, wherein the setting includes setting the source language and the destination language, and optionally includes setting a vocabulary database, an output pace, automatic mode, interactive mode, or microphone on/off; providing the source phrase to the translation engine; and outputting the spoken translation to teach language or numeric skills in the language selected from the multiple languages by the user. 20. The method of claim 11 , wherein the system comprises a portable, single-unit device that is (i) designed for use by children of pre-school or elementary school age and (ii) adheres to United States national curriculum guidelines by including a combination of teachings comprising math, science, and social studies.