Ep92. ft Vicky Saumell -The End of Foreign Language Classes? The Rise of AI Translation Tools (Pt 1)

Will foreign language learning become a thing of the past? As AI-powered translation tools evolve at lightning speed, many are questioning whether mastering a new language is still worth the effort. In this first part of a two-part deep dive, I sit down with Vicky Saumell, an expert in educational technology and language acquisition, to unpack the growing influence of AI on language education.Together, we tackle the big question: Will AI replace the need for learning new languages? Are tools like ChatGPT, Google Translate, and real-time voice translation apps making language learning obsolete, or are they creating new challenges? What do we lose when we rely on AI to communicate across cultures? And is there still an undeniable human value in learning a language the traditional way?This episode is just the beginning—Part 2 will take the conversation even deeper, exploring the long-term implications for educators, students, and the future of global communication. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion about the rise of AI and what it means for the future of language learning!