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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?

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We are living in an era of high technologies and globalization. Modern devices have undeniably eased our life.
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, some people believe that it is not necessary to learn foreign languages anymore. On the one hand, there
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 a lot of advanced apps and computers that help us translate quickly.
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, if someone is going on a trip to another
country
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 and does not have enough time for learning a new
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, they can easily translate into the native
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 of that
country
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 with the help of modern apps. In
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 cases, these apps save our time greatly, and help with breaking fears of being not understood.
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, computers lack human intelligence.
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, if someone wants to get higher education abroad, they have to learn the slang/colloquial
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 of the
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 of destination. On top of that, proper knowledge of a foreign
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 opens for the individual global career opportunities. To conduct a conversation with foreigners in remote areas where there is no internet connection, knowledge of the native
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 of that
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 is obligatory.
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, face to face contact, feelings and emotions create social relationships.
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 positive background. To conclude, in my opinion, learning foreign languages plays a crucial role in our life. It is necessary in
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 fields as world trade, education, international business, medicine, and many others. Computers and other modern devices have eased our life, but they cannot replace the human mind.
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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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