How to use practice mode on Google Translate

Google Translate Practice Mode is a language learning feature that uses Gemini AI to create personalized listening and speaking experiences. It allows people to practice conversations and build language skills based on their goals. With this feature, you can learn a language without signing up and it's completely free. Here's how to use practice mode on Google Translate.

Practice instructions on Google Translate

You'll need to upgrade the app to the latest version. The app is in beta and is currently only available to English speakers learning Spanish and French, and Spanish, French, and Portuguese speakers learning English.

Step 1:

In the application interface, click on the Practice icon below the interface as shown.

Step 2:

Click Get Started to use the Beta version. Then in the Display Language section, select the language you speak , Practice Language is the practice language , then click Next to continue.

Step 3:

You'll be asked a few questions to help the AI ​​understand your level of understanding of the new language. Tap Basic to continue.

Then you will see a list of goals , select the appropriate goal. Finally, select Start practicing to start learning the new language.

You will have the option to Listen or Speak. Listening will help you get familiar with the words, and speaking will help you improve your pronunciation.

Google Translate will customize your learning based on the options you've selected. If you've reached a goal or want to switch to a different goal, you can do so at any time by tapping the Goal box you entered earlier.

Jessica Tanner

Update 14 October 2025