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Computers today can quickly and accurately translate languages; therefore, it is a waste of time to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Some people say that computers are able to interpret languages fast and appropriate so it is a loss of time to learn foreign languages. I unlikely agree with
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 statement as learning dialects not only boosts people`s
memory
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 but
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 expands the horizons during the trips abroad. By learning languages
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people are able to improve their
memory
 by learning words, phrases and rules by heart. Being unprepared, the information is likely assimilated in the human`s brain properly as it is necessary to make effort to learn languages.
For example
, the British scientists have made
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research which proves
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ositive influence of remembering languages on people`s brain. It is said that memorizing dialects boosts the intellect and helps people avoid mental and
memory
 problems in future.
Furthermore
, foreign languages play an essential role in helping humans to bridge cultural gaps. If the person went abroad, the computer would not help him to make a complete dialogue with foreigners.
For example
, when my friend went to England without knowledge of English, it was a complete disaster for her to make communication. She did not know even simple words and grammatical structures,
however
, her smartphone was not able to translate every phrase which she wanted to say.
That is
 why if she had known the language, she would have easily known everything she wanted without making so much effort. In conclusion, I would like to say that computers are not able to replace
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face-to-face communication and develop people`s
memory
 in a proper way.
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humans study and learn languages, they will successfully express their thoughts and improve
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ral skills.
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