Google introduces new AI-powered live translation and language learning tools in Google Translate
Google has been introducing new features and techniques to overcome language barriers for users worldwide, whether it’s Google Translate, Search, and visual translations in Lens and Circle to Search. Google CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed that new AI-powered live translation and language learning tools in Google Translate.
Every month, people use Google to translate around 1 trillion words. Today, we’re introducing a new AI-powered live translation experience in the Google Translate app, plus a new beta feature to help you practice new languages. Rolling out now on iOS + Android. pic.twitter.com/0DvKYqbSTV
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) August 26, 2025
AI-powered Live Translation
Google has introduced the ability to have a back-and-forth conversation in real time with audio and on-screen translations through the Translate app. You can now have a live conversation in more than 70 languages- including Arabic, French, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, and Tamil.
To try this feature out, open the Translate app for Android or iOS, tap on Live Translate, select the languages you want to translate, and simply begin speaking. You will hear the translation aloud and see a transcript of your conversation in both languages on your device.
These new live translate capabilities are available starting today for users in the US, India, and Mexico.
Customized language learning capabilities
Translate can now create tailored listening and speaking practice sessions just for you. These interactive practices are generated on the fly and intelligently adapt to your skill level. To start, just tap practice in the app, set your skill level and goals, and Translate will generate customized scenarios for you to dive into.
You can either listen to conversations and tap the words you hear to build comprehension, or you can practice speaking with helpful hints available when you need them. These exercises track your daily progress and help you build the skills you need to communicate in another language with confidence.
Google has started to roll out customized language learning capabilities in beta, and the rollout will be completed this week for the Translate app for Android and iOS users. It’s available first for English speakers practicing Spanish and French, as well as for Spanish, French, and Portuguese speakers practicing English.
