The rapid and accurate translation capabilities of computers could make the process of learning foreign languages unnecessary. I believe that learning languages is still an important skill. Some of my reasons will be explored in the remainder of this essay and a logical conclusion will be drawn at the end. The current status of computer language models does not have the capability to replace human translation. Firstly, nowadays with the popularity of artificial intelligence, some people believe that this can solve the challenge of reading, speaking or listening in foreign languages. However, in some situations the use of this technology is not enough to achieve good communication. For instance, last week in a meeting with my colleague from the U.S. understanding the context and the technical use of some words was key to reach an agreement. Thus, in certain circumstances automatic translation is not the better option. Another key point about learning a second language is the benefi...