Google has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered feature within its Translate app, designed to revolutionize language learning and practice. This update introduces real-time interaction capabilities, enabling seamless communication across language barriers. The enhanced platform caters to both beginners honing conversational skills and advanced learners reviewing vocabulary through customized listening and speaking exercises tailored to individual proficiency levels and learning objectives. By introducing this new language practice tool, Google is directly competing with Duolingo, the popular gamified language learning application that supports over 40 languages. Users can access the feature via the "Practice" tab in the Translate app, where they set their skill level and goals. The system generates personalized scenarios for either auditory comprehension exercises (where users click identified words) or speaking practice, tracking daily progress metrics. The beta experience launches Tuesday for Android and iOS users practicing Spanish and French as primary languages, as well as English learners from Spanish, French, and Portuguese-speaking backgrounds. The update also introduces a bilingual conversation mode that enables audio and screen-based translation through a new "Live Translate" feature. "Building on our existing live dialogue experience, advanced AI models now make real-time conversations between users of more than 70 languages significantly easier—including Arabic, French, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, and Tamil," stated Google in its official blog post. The system supports natural dialogue by recognizing pauses, accents, and tonal variations, utilizing voice separation models to function effectively even in noisy environments like restaurants or airports. Available initially in the United States, India, and Mexico, the live translation feature leverages Google's latest advancements in AI and machine learning. "These updates reflect our progress in language processing and understanding, enabling support for broader language coverage while improving translation quality and speed," the company noted. With Gemini models enhancing multimodal translation and text-to-speech capabilities, Google has achieved significant breakthroughs in translation accuracy. The company processes approximately one trillion translated words daily across its Translate, Search, Lens, and Circles platforms, with these AI-driven innovations aiming to eliminate communication barriers.