Mastering a new language can significantly boost your professional growth. We believe that one-on-one, tailored language training remains the most effective way to achieve fluency. Personalised training with a professional instructor enables you to address specific language needs, navigate cultural nuances, and maintain accountability in your learning journey.
However, we are also excited about the power of technology, particularly AI-driven tools, that can support and complement your learning experience.
These tools are not a substitute for one-on-one training but can be powerful supplements to make language learning more engaging, flexible, and accessible.
In this blog post, we’ll explore some free AI tools to help you on your language-learning journey.
Why AI tools can be a valuable addition.
While personal language training remains the most effective way to develop writing skills, AI tools offer unique advantages that make learning more flexible and accessible:
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Real-time support
Employees can receive immediate feedback on their writing. -
Continuous learning
AI tools can provide ongoing practice and improvement between or after training sessions. -
Practical applications
AI tools can assist with everyday tasks such as writing emails, reports, or social media posts.
For HR and L&D, this means you can provide employees with tangible tools that accelerate their learning process and enhance writing skills.
AI tools that can support your employees.
Here are some specific AI tools that could be valuable for your organization:
LanguageTool.
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LanguageTool is a grammar and style checker for multiple languages. It uses AI to identify grammar mistakes, improve word choice, and offer stylistic suggestions in real-time. Available as a browser extension or standalone tool, it’s great for writing practice.
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Real-time corrections
It helps you spot errors as you write in your target language. -
Contextual suggestions
Provides advanced grammar and style recommendations, especially useful for business communication. -
Multi-language support
Corrects and refines your writing in various languages, making it easier to practice formal writing skills.
Anki.
Anki is a free, AI-enhanced flashcard app that uses spaced repetition to help you remember vocabulary and phrases more effectively. Spaced repetition is a scientifically proven method to optimize memorization and retention.
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Customizable flashcards
Create flashcards tailored to your language-learning needs. -
Spaced repetition
AI ensures you are quizzed on material just before you’re likely to forget it, improving long-term retention. -
Multi-language support
You can learn any language by creating or downloading pre-made decks of flashcards for language-specific vocabulary.
ChatGPT.
Of course we can't ignore ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI that can simulate conversations in different languages. While its primary purpose isn’t language learning, it can be a great tool to practice conversational skills and ask language-related questions. You can engage in dialogues in your target language or ask for explanations of grammar points, vocabulary suggestions, and more.
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Real-time practice
Engage in conversations in multiple languages, and receive feedback instantly. -
Grammar & vocabulary explanations
Ask complex language questions and receive detailed responses in simple terms. -
Translation practice
Use ChatGPT for translations and to compare how certain sentences sound in different languages.
DeepL.
DeepL is an AI-driven translation tool that has gained recognition for its accuracy and context-aware translations. Using advanced neural networks, DeepL excels at delivering natural, nuanced translations compared to more traditional tools. It supports multiple languages, making it a useful companion for learners who want to quickly understand text in a foreign language.
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Key features: DeepL’s AI goes beyond word-for-word translation by understanding context, ensuring translations sound more natural.
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DeepL Write: This feature helps improve grammar, tone, and style, making it useful not only for translating but also for fine-tuning writing in your target language.
DeepL is particularly helpful for learners needing precise translations or those looking to fine-tune their written language skills in professional contexts.
Clozemaster.
Clozemaster is an AI-driven tool that turns language learning into a fill-in-the-blank game, focusing on teaching vocabulary in context.
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Game-like features
It’s designed like a retro video game, with points, levels, and progress tracking. You complete sentences by filling in the missing words, which helps you learn vocabulary in context. -
AI-adaptive difficulty
The AI adjusts the sentences based on your proficiency level, making sure you’re constantly learning new words without feeling overwhelmed.
Readlang.
Readlang is a web app and browser extension that turns any online content into an interactive language-learning experience. It uses AI to help you read foreign texts by providing instant translations for words and phrases that you hover over.
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Instant translations
Quickly understand unfamiliar words and phrases while reading real-life articles, blogs, or websites in your target language. -
Reading practice
Helps improve your reading comprehension while exposing you to native-level texts. -
Personalized flashcards
Save translated words to review later and practice them using flashcards.
Beelinguapp.
While Beelinguapp focuses on reading comprehension, it uses AI to create a fun, game-like experience through parallel text learning (reading stories in two languages at once).
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Game-like features
You can track your progress and unlock new content as you complete stories. It also offers challenges like speed reading and word games. -
AI-driven text recommendations
The app uses AI to recommend texts based on your current level and interests, ensuring you stay engaged with content that’s fun and challenging.
How to effectively integrate AI tools in HR and L&D.
Offer targeted workshops
Organise internal workshops where employees can learn how to utilize AI tools like ChatGPT or LanguageTool for their daily writing tasks. Encourage them to practice with specific company examples.
Do you want to help your employees write more confidently, quickly, and effectively in another language? Our Cevora workshop "Write More Fluently with AI" provides an ideal mix of theory and practical training for using ChatGPT in writing texts in English or French.
Are your employees part of PC200? They can register for the workshop for free:
Make AI accessible
Introduce the tools in an approachable way and provide clear guidelines on how they can be used.
Offer an overview of free tools and practical tips. The tools mentioned above can already be a good starting point.
Combine AI with personal training
Use AI as a supplement to traditional training. For example:
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Encourage participants to practice with AI tools after a writing training session to receive feedback on their texts.
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Promote the use of DeepL for practicing translations and understanding context.
Foster a learning culture
Ensure employees feel safe to learn and experiment with new tools. Share success stories and tips during team meetings to boost enthusiasm.
A hybrid approach: AI tools and customised training.
At BLCC, we believe in the power of a hybrid approach. Our personalised language training combines the best of human expertise with the capabilities of AI.
This enables your employees to:
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Build confidence in their written communication.
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Use AI tools to write faster and error-free.
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Continuously improve their skills, even after the training sessions.
Want to know how your team can benefit from our hybrid approach?
Contact us to discover how we can support your employees in enhancing their writing skills through both customised training and technology.
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