Is AI the nail in the coffin for learning new languages?

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Are the days of learning a new language numbered as AI-powered translation apps become increasingly powerful?

It comes as the Economist reports language classes in Western universities are on the decline.

Andy Park talks to Dr Ward Peeters, Lecturer in Linguistics at Monash University for more information on the topic.

Period	25 Aug 2023

Title	Is AI the nail in the coffin for learning new languages?
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	RN Drive
Media type	Radio
Duration/Length/Size	10 minutes
Country/Territory	Australia
Date	25/08/23
Description	Are the days of learning a new language numbered as AI-powered translation apps become increasingly powerful? It comes as the Economist reports language classes in Western universities are on the decline. Andy Park talks to Dr Ward Peeters, Lecturer in Linguistics at Monash University for more information on the topic.
Producer/Author	Adam Jacobson
URL	https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-drive/-is-ai-the-nail-in-the-coffin-for-learning-new-languages-/102777726?utm_campaign=abc_listen&utm_content=twitter&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_listen
Persons	Ward Peeters