Translation technology is useful, but should not replace learning languages

Google introduced their new lineup of hardware devises including the Pixel Bud headphones during the new product launch at the San Francisco Jazz Center in San Francisco, California, USA, 04 October 2017.  EPA/MONICA M. DAVEY

هدفون های جدید پیکسل باد شرکت گوگل Source: AAP-EPA-Monica M Davey

For many years now, there have been calls for Australians to learn languages, particularly Asian languages, as the world economy pivots to the Asia-Pacific. But the number of students learning languages in Australia has remained stubbornly low.



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