英语学习者现在可以通过搜索练习口语

Posted by Christian Plagemann, Director, and Katya Cox, Product Manager, Google Research

由Google Research的主管Christian Plagemann和产品经理Katya Cox发布

Learning a language can open up new opportunities in a person’s life. It can help people connect with those from different cultures, travel the world, and advance their career. English alone is estimated to have 1.5 billion learners worldwide. Yet proficiency in a new language is difficult to achieve, and many learners cite a lack of opportunity to practice speaking actively and receiving actionable feedback as a barrier to learning.

学习一门语言可以为一个人的生活带来新的机会。它可以帮助人们与来自不同文化的人联系，周游世界，推进他们的职业生涯。仅英语一门语言就有15亿学习者。然而，掌握一门新语言是困难的，许多学习者认为缺乏练习口语和获得可操作反馈的机会是学习的障碍。

We are excited to announce a new feature of Google Search that helps people practice speaking and improve their language skills. Within the next few days, Android users in Argentina, Colombia, India (Hindi), Indonesia, Mexico, and Venezuela can get even more language support from Google through interactive speaking practice in English — expanding to more countries and languages in the future. Google Search is already a valuable tool for language learners, providing translations, definitions, and other resources to improve vocabulary. Now, learners translating to or from English on their Android phones will find a new English speaking practice experience with personalized feedback.

我们很高兴地宣布 Google 搜索的一个新功能，帮助人们练习口语，提高语言技能。在接下来的几天内，阿根廷、哥伦比亚、印度（印地语）、印度尼西亚、墨西哥和委内瑞拉的 Android 用户可以通过与 Google 互动的英语口语练习获得更多的语言支持，未来还将扩展到更多的国家和语言。Google 搜索已经是语言学习者的宝贵工具，提供翻译、定义和其他资源来提高词汇量。现在，学习者在他们的 Android 手机上进行英语翻译将会发现一个新的英语口语练习体验，带有个性化反馈。

A new feature of Google Search allows learners to practice speaking words in context.

Google 搜索的一个新功能允许学习者在上下文中练习口语单词。

Learners are presented with real-life prompts and then form their own spoken answers using a provided vocabulary word. They engage in practice sessions of 3-5 minutes, getting personalized feedback and the option to sign up for daily reminders to keep practicing. With only a smartphone and some qualit...