Google is launching interactive English language learning tools in Search for Android, starting in select countries. The company aims to help users improve their conversational skills with personalized conversation practice and feedback.
When translating to or from English, the new feature will ask users to verbally respond to questions using the vocabulary provided. It then offers semantic assessments on relevance, grammar tips, sample answers, and the ability to translate unknown words.
Google says this is designed to complement other learning resources like apps and classes. Leverage artificial intelligence techniques such as machine translation models and voice transcription tailored to accented speech.
Short 3-5 minute practice sessions are provided with the option of reminders to progress through increasing levels. The aim is a flexible aid for collection practice among other studies.
Feature designed with educator input and AI assistance
Google says linguists, teachers, and pedagogy experts helped develop prompts, example answers, and focus words. AI complemented human-generated content.
The company plans to expand language and country availability over time. It also intends to incorporate partner practice content in the future.
Possible future plans are unclear, but commitment seems the priority
Google’s goal with this feature is ambiguous. It could lay the groundwork to compete with popular language apps like Duolingo. Or it may simply be aimed at boosting Search usage for now.
Google has dabbled in learning tools before, but hasn’t used them persistently. For now, the feature appears to focus on value for users rather than monetization. But expansion to a full language product remains possible depending on adoption.
Either way, the launch highlights Google’s continued push toward AI-enabled assistance and search features that feel more conversational and personalized.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn