GoKawiilLanguage plays a major role in building connections. If you've ever needed a split-second translation or worked your way through a foreign language class at school, you've probably used Google Translate.
For over 20 years, Translate has evolved from a web browser tool to a free app for Android and iOS, helping people read and communicate in other languages. Today, more than 1 billion users ask Google for translation help each month.
Google Translate has now launched a new feature for Android users to help with pronunciation. The tech giant has also published a list of key insights and fun facts over the last two decades.
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Google Translate's new pronunciation tool
Today, Google is rolling out a pronunciation practice feature for Android, so you can practice speaking in another language and get real-time feedback. This builds on Google's "ask" and "understand" features, which provide additional context for language learning. The new pronunciation tool uses AI to evaluate your conversational skills and offer tips for improvement.
When you try the feature out for yourself, Translate will prompt you to repeat phrases, then score your pronunciation and offer specific tips to improve sounds, stress and annunciation.
The pronunciation practice tool is available starting today in the US and India. The languages offered include English, Spanish and Hindi.
How people are using Google Translate
Translate is useful in everyday situations, from reading news from abroad to traveling to another country.
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