Google is celebrating Google Translate's 20th anniversary by rolling out Pronunciation Practice, a new AI-powered feature that helps users improve their speech in foreign languages. The tool analyzes pronunciation and highlights errors in real-time, addressing a common challenge for language learners. This addition transforms the app from a simple translation tool to a more comprehensive learning platform.

The Pronunciation Practice feature is now available in the U.S. and India for English, Spanish, and Hindi. Users can write phrases, practice pronunciation, and receive instant feedback from the AI. This builds on the Practice tab introduced last summer, which has been highly requested by users who want more than just word-for-word translations.

Google Translate has evolved from "a small experiment" to a tool used by 1 billion people who collectively translate about 1 trillion words monthly. The recent updates focus on providing more natural translations of slang and local expressions, recognizing that literal translations often miss cultural nuances. This anniversary feature reflects Google's commitment to making language learning more interactive and accessible.