BEIJING, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Imagine chatting with Confucius about philosophy in English, French, or Arabic, or discussing poetry with Li Bai while sipping your morning coffee. This barrier-free cultural exchange is now possible with the Talkmate International Chinese Education AI Agent, an AI-driven platform combining education, culture, tourism, and global learner services, officially launched on October 31 in Beijing.
Developed by Talkmate, a global partner of UNESCO, the platform allows users to engage in real-time dialogues with AI avatars of more than 100 Chinese cultural figures, each with distinctive voices and personalities. It currently supports six major languages—English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Arabic—with plans to expand to 50 in the near future.
“The intelligent agent developed by Talkmate isn’t just a tool—it’s a cultural bridge,” said Co-founder Limin Yang, explaining that the AI adjusts dialogues based on a learner’s native language, proficiency, and interests. The system includes over 5,000 AI-powered lessons designed to help learners efficiently prepare for HSK exams. Beginners can also explore cross-cultural comparison modules, learning about China through familiar global references, while advanced learners can discuss poetry, philosophy, and history with AI teachers.
Accessible and affordable, Talkmate offers 24-hour AI-guided study with real-time feedback at a fraction of the cost of traditional tutoring. Learners can also travel virtually across China, exploring over 3,000 cultural landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Dunhuang, and West Lake—combining language practice with cultural discovery.
Early users have praised Talkmate for making Chinese learning “feel less like homework and more like connecting with a friend,” reflecting its mission to make language learning a journey of understanding, connection, and belonging.
As China continues to innovate in educational technology, Talkmate is redefining how the world learns Chinese—using multilingual communication as a bridge between languages, cultures, and people.
