AI company Perplexity has launched a new feature that allows users to learn languages directly within its chatbot platform. In a social-media announcement, the firm said the tool enables users to “learn by conversing, translating, or practising” inside the app. Co-founder Aravind Sriniwas commented that “Answers need to go beyond text to interactive experiences and cards embedded into the stream of tokens.”
Learn any language on Perplexity.
— Perplexity (@perplexity_ai) October 16, 2025
Practice words and basic terms, or use flashcards to learn and memorize more advanced phrases.
Available now on iOS and web. pic.twitter.com/pZNTZdGhZn
Though full details have not yet been released, several key capabilities are already known. Users will be able to practise vocabulary and simple terms, or use flashcards to memorise more advanced phrases. They can switch between languages mid-conversation, receive instant feedback or translations, and all this from the same interface they already use for Q&A – no separate app required. At present, the feature is available on iOS and the web; Android users must wait for further rollout.
What this means for AI chatbots
This addition changes the role that chatbots like Perplexity play for users. Rather than simply retrieving facts, the platform now supports ongoing language learning. Because the toolkit is integrated alongside the user’s search and ask functions, shifting effortlessly between information-seeking and language practice becomes possible. This raises the bar for other AI platforms, suggesting that language learning may become a standard feature rather than an optional extra.
Why users should pay attention
For those who have sought to learn or practise a foreign language on the fly, this new capability could simplify the process significantly. Having the language-learning tool built into the same environment means there is no need to install extra apps or manage separate subscriptions. The conversational and immediate nature of the tool might speed up the learning process. And for current Perplexity users, the added feature delivers more value without having to switch platforms. For users still looking for a way to improve their language skills, this development may prompt reconsideration of learning-app options.
