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This research examines how machine translation affects the writing quality of second language learners across different proficiency levels.

The effects of machine translation (MT) use on the writing quality and perceptions of L2 writers across proficiency levels: A longitudinal examination

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This research examines how machine translation affects the writing quality of second language learners across different proficiency levels.
Compared English essays of learners without using machine translation at the start and end of a course
Analyzed essays based on syntactic complexity, accuracy, lexical complexity, and fluency measures
Surveyed student attitudes toward machine translation across proficiency levels
Advanced and low-intermediate learners showed notable improvements in writing complexity
High-intermediate learners had smaller gains compared to other groups
Overall, learners produced higher quality writing through machine translation use
Younger learners generally had more positive attitudes towards machine translation

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Longitudinal examination shows machine translation influences L2 writing quality and attitudes in learners, implying proficiency level matters.

Dae-Min Kang (2026) studied this question.

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Longitudinal examination shows machine translation influences L2 writing quality and attitudes in learners, implying proficiency level matters.