English in the AI Era

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Updated: 2026.01.15

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English in the AI Era

AI 시대의 영어 학습

Articles

Lost in Translation? Why Learning Languages Remains Timeless in the Age of AI

Videos

Pro Interpreters vs. AI Challenge: Who Translates Faster and Better? | WIRED Why these multilingual school kids want to learn more languages

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you ever used an AI translation app or tool? When did you use it, and was it helpful?

AI 번역 앱이나 도구를 사용해 본 적이 있으신가요? 언제 사용했고, 실제로 도움이 되었나요?

Do you think AI translation can replace learning English? Why or why not?

AI 번역이 영어 공부를 완전히 대신할 수 있다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Have you ever felt limited because you could not express yourself clearly in English? What happened?

영어로 자신의 생각을 제대로 표현하지 못해서 답답했던 적 있으신가요? 어떤 일이 있었나요?

In what situations do you think speaking English yourself is more important than using a translation app?

번역 앱을 쓰는 것보다 직접 영어로 말하는 것이 더 중요하다고 느껴지는 상황은 언제라고 보시나요?

Do you agree that language is more than just words? What else is important when people communicate?

언어는 그냥 단어만 잘 아는 게 전부가 아니라고 보시나요? 사람들과 잘 소통하기 위해서는 또 어떤 것들이 중요하다고 느끼시나요?

How do you usually feel when you talk to foreigners in English? Nervous, excited, shy, confident?

외국인과 영어로 대화할 때 보통 어떤 기분이 드시나요? 긴장되나요, 설레나요, 부끄럽나요, 자신 있나요?

Do you think learning English has changed the way you see the world? In what way?

영어를 배우면서 세상을 바라보는 시각이 달라졌다고 느낀 적 있으신가요? 있다면 어떤 점이 달라졌나요?

Q10

If AI translation becomes perfect in the future, would you still want to learn English? Why?

만약 미래에 AI 번역이 완벽해진다면, 그래도 영어를 배우고 싶을 것 같으신가요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Q11

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

tempting

very attractive or appealing; making you want to have or do something

例句

The dessert menu was so tempting that we ordered two cakes.

例句

It’s tempting to skip the workout, but consistency matters.

subtle

not obvious or easy to notice; gentle and understated

例句

There was a subtle change in her tone during the meeting.

例句

The design uses subtle colors to create a calm mood.

credibility

the quality of being trusted and believed

例句

Consistent results help build a brand’s credibility.

例句

The report lacks sources, which hurts its credibility.

complement

to add to something in a way that improves it

例句

This sauce complements the flavor of grilled fish.

例句

Her skills complement the team’s strengths.

*本教材是专爲使用Ringle学习英文的学员设计。

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