Your New AI Language Tutor is Hiding in Plain Sight

Your New AI Language Tutor is Hiding in Plain Sight

Google Translate is no longer just for quick conversions—a new, AI-powered update has transformed it into a powerful tool for practicing language, making it feel less like a utility and more like a personal tutor.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

August 30, 2025

We’ve all been there: that moment when you realize the years of high school French or college Spanish have faded into a dusty memory. 

Maybe you travel for business and stumble over a phrase, or perhaps you just want to connect with a colleague in their native tongue. 

For years, the digital answer has been a quick, transactional search on Google Translate. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use the New 'Practice' Mode in Google Translate.