Abstract. This article analyzes how the need to learn a foreign language is changing as a result of the development of artificial intelligence. The positive impact of learning a new language on the functioning of the human brain, in particular, on the development of neuroplasticity, concentration, memory, and creativity, is examined. In particular, the importance of language learning in the cognitive growth, creative and social skills of adolescents is emphasized. The role of artificial intelligence-based tools as an assistant in language learning is also highlighted. The article substantiates the importance of language learning not only as a communicative, but also as an intellectual and cultural asset.