This is distinct from a Translation Convention, where the aliens appear to be speaking English solely for the audience's benefit. It is commonly used to Hand Wave the appearance of Aliens Speaking English, by implying that the aliens are actually speaking in their native tongue and their words are being automatically translated for the (in-universe) characters' benefit. If it's a human character who gets the ability to hear what animals are saying, it might result in the former saying You Can Talk? or something along those lines. In some fantasy works this ability will be gifted by a magical character, while in others the magic takes its course without anyone's help. Also known as a "Universal Translator", this is a special kind of Applied Phlebotinum or magic that automatically translates communication from the speaker's language into the listener's, thus removing those pesky " Language Barriers" from between people of different countries, times, species or planets.
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