Will AI kill English classes? Chinese university to drop them as tech booms
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Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology plans to phase out traditional English classes in favor of courses focusing on cross-cultural skills. Provost Zhao Wei announced the change in a video on July 2, citing the ability of AI translators to bridge language barriers in real time. The decision reflects the growing impact of AI on education and language learning.
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SUAT plans to phase out traditional English classes
Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology plans to phase out traditional English classes.
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Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology plans to phase out traditional English classes.
South China Morning Post- SUAT plans to phase out traditional English classes
- Provost Zhao Wei cites AI translators' ability to bridge language barriers
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Loaded language removedA Chinese research university plans to phase out traditional English classes, citing the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) translators to bridge language barriers in real time.
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Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology plans to phase out traditional English classes.
South China Morning PostThe decision was announced by provost Zhao Wei in a video posted to the university's social media account on July 2.
South China Morning PostThe reason cited is the ability of artificial intelligence translators to bridge language barriers in real time.
South China Morning PostStandard English courses will be replaced by classes that emphasize cross-cultural skills.
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