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Online learning takes its toll on languages departments Students miss vital opportunities to engage in conversation. May 8, 2021 As universities continue to move towards ‘digital campuses,’ students have had to adapt to a new learning environment of Zoom seminars, breakout room discussions and take-home assessments. But there’s one area of study that isn’t quite as suited to online learning languages. Having had little to no opportunities for face-to-face learning since the onset of COVID-19, language students at the University of Sydney say their education has taken a turn for the worse. Katie, who is President of the French Society and in her third year, feels that her speaking skills have declined since moving online. ....