Using an AI chatbot to practice new languages can be helpful, but it doesn’t replace speaking with an actual person

September 30, 2026 · 12:43 pm 2 sources

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• Using an AI chatbot to practice new languages can be helpful, but it doesn’t replace speaking with an actual person
  This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. · September 30, 2026 12:43
  People might feel more comfortable making mistakes if they’re interacting with AI chatbots. But they will miss the nuances that come from conversing with real people.

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• Using an AI chatbot to practice new languages can be helpful, but it doesn't replace speaking with an actual person
  Phys.org · September 30, 2026 16:40
  Approximately 30% of U.S. adults who were learning a language in 2025 reported that they were using artificial intelligence as a resource.