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This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of machine translation as a learning tool for improving translation skills in students.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Machine Translation as a Learning Tool : Enhancing Student Translation Skills

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Explores machine translation's impact on enhancing students' translation skills, indicating positive outcomes and challenges.

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of machine translation as a learning tool for improving translation skills in students.
implemented MT-assisted translation activities in a university practicum
engaged students with Google Translate, DeepL Translate, and ChatGPT
categorized revisions as vocabulary or grammar modifications
used a postcourse questionnaire to assess student perceptions
MT supports vocabulary acquisition and enhances syntactic awareness
students reported increased confidence in their translation skills
generally positive perceptions of MT's efficiency as a learning tool
identified challenges in evaluating MT-generated content
concerns persisted regarding MT's reliability and tendency to produce inaccuracies

Kazumi Tsutada (2025) studied this question.

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