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The aim is to explore how machine translation impacts students' writing skills in an EFL context.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Machine Translation - Friend or Foe : Using MT in EFL process writing

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Research finds machine translation can enhance writing skills in foreign language learners, suggesting effective use in practice.

The aim is to explore how machine translation impacts students' writing skills in an EFL context.
Students participated in six process writing exercises over three months.
They wrote an initial draft in the classroom and a second draft at home after a briefing on machine translation.
A pre-and post-survey assessed students' perceptions of their writing ability and confidence.
Students reported that machine translation helps improve their writing ability.
Many felt more confident in their writing after using machine translation.
The use of machine translation was recognized as a beneficial editing tool.

HOOD et al. (2025) studied this question.

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