Study Pocket Unveils Real-time Conversational AI English Conversation "AI English Conversation LIVE" at EDIX Tokyo 2026 Experience Booth

Study Pocket Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representatives: Ryo Yamaji / Hiroyuki Tsuruta; hereinafter "Study Pocket") will begin offering "AI English Conversation LIVE," a new real-time conversational product, within its generative AI service "Study Pocket" for elementary, junior high, and high schools.

"AI English Conversation LIVE" is a practical AI English conversation function for schools that allows real-time English conversation with AI. While it has been offered to some education boards and school officials in advance, it will be publicly unveiled at the experience booth of "The 17th EDIX (Education Comprehensive Exhibition) Tokyo," held from Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and will be available to all customers from the same day.

The existing product, "Study Pocket AI English Conversation," has provided a practice environment where students who are not confident in English can work with peace of mind, as it is a turn-based (walkie-talkie type) AI English conversation that allows students to think and speak at their own pace. The newly offered "Study Pocket AI English Conversation LIVE" supports more practical speaking practice by enabling conversation with AI at a tempo closer to actual communication.

Study Pocket will support speaking practice tailored to each student's learning stage and class situation through two AI English conversation services: "AI English Conversation," suitable for basic repetitive practice, and "AI English Conversation LIVE," which supports practical conversation practice.

*Supports more practical speaking practice by enabling conversation with AI at a tempo closer to actual communication.

Features of "AI English Conversation LIVE"

1. Practice at a tempo close to actual conversation with immediate responses

"AI English Conversation LIVE" is a real-time conversational AI English conversation where AI responds immediately to students' utterances. While traditional turn-based AI English conversation allows students to think and speak at their own timing, "AI English Conversation LIVE" progresses conversations at a natural tempo closer to actual interpersonal communication.

This allows students to train not only their ability to think and speak English but also their ability to listen to the other party's utterances, understand them on the spot, and respond in English.

2. More natural two-way communication with the ability to interrupt AI's responses

With "AI English Conversation LIVE," students can not only wait for AI to finish speaking but also interrupt and join the conversation midway. In actual conversations, there are situations where one interjects, asks questions, or changes the topic while listening to the other person.

This allows for practice closer to such natural interactions, providing a more practical English conversation experience rather than just a Q&A format.

3. Learning memory function to connect previous conversations to the next practice

"AI English Conversation LIVE" is equipped with a "learning memory function" that naturally reflects students' past conversation content and interests in subsequent conversations.

For example, by having AI naturally expand on topics based on hobbies, favorite things, or expressions learned in previous conversations, it enables continuous English conversation practice rather than starting from scratch with a Q&A each time.

This provides a personalized conversation experience for each student, supporting their motivation to speak English and the development of continuous learning habits.

4. Camera function for a more immersive English conversation experience

By utilizing the camera function, students can engage in conversation practice based on their situation or what they present. For example, they can interact with AI in English based on their belongings, objects in the classroom, or presentation materials.

By enabling conversations that utilize visual information in addition to audio, it achieves a more immersive English conversation practice closer to actual communication.

5. "Instructor Mode" for students who are not confident in English to start with peace of mind

"AI English Conversation LIVE" is equipped with an "Instructor Mode" that provides Japanese supplementary explanations and hints during conversations, making it easier for students who are not confident in English to engage.

Even if students are anxious about speaking only in English from the start, AI can converse by mixing Japanese and English, or provide hint cards like "Try saying this" according to the situation, allowing students to confidently challenge themselves to speak English.

This enables students who are not confident in English to gradually use English expressions while understanding the flow of the conversation, and to progressively engage in practical conversation practice without undue pressure.

6. Post-conversation feedback to support learning review

After the conversation, AI analyzes the spoken content and provides feedback on good expressions, areas for improvement, more natural rephrasing, and goals for the next session. This ensures that students not only finish speaking but also grasp their challenges and connect them to their next practice.