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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
Nowadays, advancement in artificial intelligence and unprecedented increase in the volume of data, text materials, in various
languages
, on the internet, have made it possible for computer scientists to design algorithms which are likely to translate between two
languages
 as precisely as a professional translator.
As a result
, some may consider learning
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oreign
language
 as a waste of
time
. I strongly refute
this
 statement and believe that learning a new
language
 is a great way to improve your brain functionality. On the one hand, there is no doubt that computers have become really fast and accurate in translation, which is used to be thought of as a human quality.
Although
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ignificant improvement in their accuracy in translating between two majority
languages
such
 as French-to-English, Chinese-to-English, or vice versa, they are not as accurate as human counterparts in many minority
languages
.
This
 is because there is not much text on the internet written in
languages
 which are spoken by a small number of communities
such
 as some in Africa.
Therefore
, learning foreign
language
 is a virtue for small communities to interact with other people and promote their culture and heritage.
On the other hand
, learning a
language
 other than your mother tongue is likely to boost your brains' grey matter, in turn, improving your learning skill in other areas of science as well. It is shown that students who are bilingual might show superior academic performance, and are better at problem-solving and critical thinking.
Moreover
, there is research that learning a new
language
 can improve the memory of elderly patients who suffer from dementia.
Thus
, not only learning a
language
 is not a waste of
time
 but
also
 it enhances your brain functionality. In conclusion, despite the fact that computers might be better in translation in some
languages
, they lack the quality in
languages
 which have fewer people who speak them.
Hence
, I think that spending
time
 learning a foreign
language
 is not a thoughtful way of using
time
, and it is expected to improve your brain functions.
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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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