A picture based communication system and mechanisms of implementation thereof allowing for rapid translation of picture based input into words or sentences of a previously chosen output language. Communication systems may be incorporated on PCs, mobile devices or may be a software running on a remote system which allows for language-independent messages to be constructed, which can be de-constructed into any language on the receiver's side. Mechanisms of implementation would also be of assistance in allowing people with language difficulties, dyslexia or illiteracy to communicate effectively.