Perplexity AI turns into tutor with new language learning feature
Perplexity AI is evolving from a straight-up knowledge engine into something more personal: a study buddy that helps you practice new languages without leaving the app. The company has introduced a built-in language learning feature that lets you converse, translate, and drill vocabulary directly inside the same interface you already use to ask questions.
What’s new
Perplexity’s update brings language learning tools into its core experience, no extra downloads required. In a social post announcing the rollout, Co-founder Aravind Srinivas emphasized the shift toward richer interactions, noting that answers “need to go beyond text to interactive experiences and cards embedded into the stream of tokens.”
While full details are still forthcoming, the feature is live on iOS and the web. Android users will have to wait a bit longer.
How it works
- Practice basics: Drill words and essential phrases to build fundamentals.
- Level up with flashcards: Memorize and review more advanced expressions using built-in cards.
- Seamless switching: Move between languages mid-conversation and get immediate translations or corrections.
- Instant feedback: Ask questions, test yourself, and receive guidance in the flow of a chat.
- All-in-one interface: Learn and search in the same place—no separate app or tab.
“Answers need to go beyond text to interactive experiences and cards embedded into the stream of tokens.” — Aravind Srinivas, Perplexity AI Co-founder
Why it matters
This release reframes what an AI chatbot can be. Perplexity has long focused on factual, cited answers; now it’s inching toward becoming a tutor that supports ongoing skill-building. Embedding practice tools alongside search makes it easy to jump from looking something up to actively using it in conversation—closing the gap between passive reading and active learning. If Perplexity sets this bar, expect other AI platforms to follow with their own integrated learning modes.
Who should care
- New learners: Start a language without juggling multiple apps or subscriptions.
- Casual practitioners: Sneak in quick, conversational practice during your regular searches.
- Students and travelers: Get on-the-fly translations and feedback, then reinforce with flashcards.
- Existing Perplexity users: More value in the same interface you already use—one less reason to switch tools.
Availability and what’s next
The language learning feature is available now on iOS and the web. Android support is planned but not yet live. Perplexity hasn’t shared the full roadmap, but the emphasis on interactive “cards” suggests we’ll see deeper practice modes and more guided experiences over time.
A quick refresher on Perplexity AI
Perplexity AI started as a conversational search and answer engine that blends large language models with up-to-date information and citations. By adding language learning to its toolkit, the platform is moving beyond fact retrieval into ongoing skill development—keeping everything in one fast, responsive chat interface.
Bottom line: If you’ve been meaning to learn a language—or just want to practice without friction—Perplexity’s new feature makes it easier to start, stick with it, and improve right where you already ask questions.
