Learning a foreign language is a lengthy process. Not everyone can quickly master all the rules of vocabulary and start speaking fluently. A tutor can speed up the process of learning the basics, but investing in such a format of education will also be significant. You can also study on your own. But how can you check if you have learned the material well enough?
Modern technologies based on artificial intelligence solve several problems at once. You are assisted by a sociable and competent expert, whose services cost much less than working with a real person.
Let’s consider the most popular AI-based services for learning foreign languages, and analyze how effective they are in practice.
LinguaTalk
A multifunctional resource that allows you to learn English, Spanish, Chinese, and other languages with a digital teacher. The training is conducted in several forms:
- dialogue;
- lecture material;
- testing.
Several teachers are available to choose from, whose appearance, speech, and facial expressions are fully generated by AI.
Pros:
- convenient learning format;
- wide selection of languages.
Cons: there is no app, and in some cases, teachers do not notice the gross mistakes made by the student.
Cost: from 13 to 30 pounds per month. There is a free trial period.
TalkPalAI
Another multilingual service powered by Chat GPT algorithms. It allows you to choose from more than forty languages, including Swedish, Greek, and Korean. There is an option to have a dialogue, during which a virtual teacher assesses the quality of pronunciation. The format and number of sessions are tailored individually after a testing process.
Pros:
- has a mobile version;
- user-friendly interface;
- feedback.
Cons: “teachers” sometimes make gross mistakes and cannot properly formulate sentences when sending feedback. Some of the reviews are also generated.
Cost: $15 per month. There is a trial version that includes basic chat and ten minutes of training daily.
Speak
An AI-powered app for learning foreign languages focused on honing speaking skills. You set the scenario for the dialogue you want to have. You can learn nine languages, including English, Russian, and Korean. Available as both a desktop version and a mobile app for iOS and Android.
Pros:
- analysis of the level after the conversation;
- error analysis;
- wide range of settings.
Cons: in some cases, the program does not recognize speech. Sometimes the analysis is not fully understood.
Cost: up to 230 pounds per year depending on the selected tariff. There is a free seven-day version.
Often
Another application for learning a foreign language through AI. Currently, it only offers the ability to learn English and Spanish. It has a clear interface and provides a visual overview of mistakes. The principle of acquiring new knowledge is based on daily practice.
Pros:
- free daily classes;
- simple interface.
Cons: there is no real “interaction” with AI. You just complete tasks, and the program analyzes and shows where you made mistakes.
Cost: £8.5 per month for feedback. Using the service is free.
Heylama
An AI-based interactive app for learning foreign languages. Developed in Germany. It allows you to engage in dialogues with feedback, complete tasks, and build conversations based on individual scenarios.
Pros:
- bright interface;
- interactive presentation of material;
- wide range of settings.
Cons: currently only allows studying two languages: German and English.
Cost: $12 per month. There is a free one-week trial available.
Studying a foreign language with AI is interesting. However, it is sometimes worth consulting a textbook. Artificial intelligence often makes inaccuracies.