Model Perspective

May 5, 2026 · Industry Insights

Should You Still Learn English? Modeling the Trade‑off Between Language Mastery and AI Translation

The article analyzes whether learning English remains worthwhile by comparing its diminishing marginal benefits against the rapidly improving capabilities of AI translation, using data on web language share, a resource‑allocation model, scenario‑specific substitution rates, and implications for individuals, professionals, and national education policy.