The Conversation·2026-09-30 20:43· 2026-09-30FeaturedRecommendation82.80

Using an AI chatbot to practice new languages can be helpful, but it doesn’t replace speaking with an actual person

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People might feel more comfortable making mistakes if they’re interacting with AI chatbots. But they will miss the nuances that come from conversing with real people.

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