The article discusses the author's journey to improve Spanish fluency ahead of a move to Spain. Although they have been studying for two decades, they felt hampered by traditional apps like Duolingo. Seeking more effective methods, they turned to AI chatbots for a more immersive experience. With tools like Langua, they found engaging exercises, including role-playing scenarios that mimic real conversations. The conversational quality of the AI feels natural, proving to be a promising supplement to their language learning endeavors.
I started following more Spanish social media accounts and was bombarded with ads for AI chatbots. I was sceptical but it seemed worth a shot.
Traditional language-learning apps, like Duolingo, are ingeniously gamified... but are ineffective in teaching fluency... very different from actively recalling and using them in real life.
I created an account with Langua, one of the better-reviewed bots... chatting about anything, having a debate and role playing.
His voice, intonation and pacing sounded natural. If I disregarded the unnaturally long pauses between when I stop speaking and when he starts, I could forget he was a robot.
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