Does AI really work for language learning?
Yes. Research shows that practicing conversations with AI leads to real, measurable improvement in speaking skills.
What the research shows
AI conversation practice improves speaking. A review of 17 studies found that practicing with conversational AI produced consistent improvements in learners’ language skills (Bibauw et al., 2022), and a newer analysis focused on speaking found similar results (Hou & Min, 2025).
Many learners feel more relaxed practicing with AI. In a six-week study, learners who practiced with an AI conversation app improved their speaking and reported lower speaking anxiety than a comparison group (Ding & Yusof, 2025).
Regular practice beats cramming. Spreading your practice over time leads to better learning than packing it into fewer, longer sessions. That’s why a few minutes with Loora most days works better than one long session a week.
What AI does well
- Available 24/7, so you can practice whenever it suits you, with no scheduling.
- Endlessly patient, so you can repeat anything as many times as you need without judgment.
- Personalized feedback that focuses on the mistakes that matter most for your progress.
- A safe space to make mistakes without embarrassment.
How Loora puts this into practice
Technology alone doesn’t make a great learning experience. Behind Loora is a team of pedagogical experts who design how conversations are structured, how feedback is prioritized, and how lessons adapt to your level, so every session is grounded in how people actually learn languages.
The best approach: practice with Loora for a few minutes most days, and put what you learn into real conversations whenever you can.
Where human interaction still helps
AI is excellent for building fluency, pronunciation, and confidence. For cultural nuance, group conversations, and the pressure of real-world social situations, speaking with people still adds value.
