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As computers translate quickly and accurately, learning foreign languages is a waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#computers #languages #waste #time
Advancements in
technology
 have given several essential things which are extremely beneficial for humans. Computer
technology
 has widely improved, along with certain softwares that can translate any language all around the world. In my opinion
,
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,
I believe that even if
technology
 has improved and made our life easier, learning foreign languages is not a waste.
Afterall
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After all
,
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,
studying other countries’ languages not only empowers people to communicate with
foreigners but
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foreigners, but
also
 opens the global career opportunities.
Firstly
, in jobs and academic studies, certain softwares are extremely useful in converting native dialect sentences into foreign languages.
However
, in the case of the visiting a foreign country, these softwares are not reliable enough to conduct conversations with foreigners.
For instance
, if someone want wants to visit remote areas where computers do not work efficiently, or
doesnt
does not
doesn't
 give the proper meanings of certain words, it could be very difficult to communicate and ask for what we need.
Therefore
, if a person has studied and has a good understanding of the
countrie's
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country's
countries
country
 language that they are visiting,
then
 it would be more comfortable for them to converse with the local people.
Furthermore
, if a student wants to travel abroad for higher education, relying on just computer
technology
 does not help
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,
 since foreign universities require sound knowledge of English or other native dialects which are helpful in applying for foreign jobs as well.
Consequently
, if students have proper knowledge of the other
countrie's languages
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countries, languages
countries languages
countries' languages
counties languages
, they will definitely find success in their academics as well as in the career. In conclusion, undoubtedly, learning foreign languages
are
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is
 crucial,
although
 computer
technology
 is
also
 helpful in other fields
such
 as, doing quick calculations and recording large amounts of data.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Computers are proficient in certain domains but struggle with complex language nuances
  • Machine translation lacks human touch and may not capture context accurately
  • Learning a foreign language is a valuable investment in personal development
  • Language learning fosters empathy and appreciation for different cultures
  • Multilingual individuals are in high demand in the job market
  • Acquiring new languages expands one's horizons and opens doors to new opportunities
  • Bilingualism enhances cognitive flexibility and problem-solving abilities
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