Google launches "Speaking Practice," an AI-powered tool to improve conversational English skills

Google's "Speaking Practice" function, an AI-powered tool aimed at improving users' English speaking abilities, has been added to its search platform. Although it is still in its experimental phase, this innovative application helps English language learners improve their communication skills by providing interactive activities aimed at integrating new terminology into regular discussions.

Current locations for the "Speaking Practice" function, which is a component of Google's Search Labs programme, include Argentina, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Venezuela. To use the speaking practice option, users must enrol in Search Labs. Otherwise, they cannot use this tool. After activated, it becomes part of Google Search, providing a more conversational and engaging experience for users.

Those who wish to use the "Speaking Practice" function in India must first register with Google Search Labs. Following enrollment, they can verify that the speaking practice experiment is operational before turning it on. Users can view the feature listed among their active Search Lab experiments after it has been launched. To learn how the functionality functions, users can also test an example interaction.

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This feature gives users a special chance to practise speaking English even though it doesn't completely replace a course on the language. After hearing the user's speech and interpreting it, Google's AI system either performs the requested action or reacts in a way that seems genuine. Users can practise conversational English through this dynamic debate, which offers a more entertaining approach to apply new terms in context and increase fluency.

An example of this would be if the AI asked a user for tips on how to get in better shape. In response, the user might say anything like "exercise," "heart," or "tired." This interactive feature simulates real-world conversations to make learning more vibrant. This function is an extension of Google's earlier English learning resources, like the pronunciation tool that was introduced in 2019 and allowed users to practise pronouncing words correctly.