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Journal : English Language Teaching Methodology (ELTM)

TRANSLATION APPLICATIONS IN EFL CLASSROOM: INSIGHTS FROM STUDENT PERCEPTIONS Siumarlata, Viktor; Sallata, Yizrel Nani; Rachel
English Language Teaching Methodology Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): English Language Teaching Method
Publisher : FKIP Unismuh Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56983/eltm.v4i2.1541

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With the advanced and innovative development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), translation apps have gained popularity. As a language learning tool, translation app has become increasingly popular among students, especially those who are learning a new language on their own. Learning a foreign language can be a challenging task, especially if you are not fluent in the language you are trying to learn. However, with the help of modern technology, translation apps can be one of the tools to help learn a new language. The objective of this research is to investigate the students’ perception on the use of translation applications. This study uses a qualitative method. Researchers applied this method to describe students’ perceptions about the use of translation apps in learning foreign languages. The results of this study indicate that the sixth semester srudents of English Education Study Program of UKI Toraja (Christian University of Indonesia Toraja) have 2 different perspectives in responding to the use of translation applications in learning foreign languages, namely positive and negative perspectives. From the positive perspective, mostly students stated that translation app in learning are really helpful in translating languages, increasing vocabulary, translation apps speed us up in translating languages, easy to use, and some of them are free. From negative perspective, most of the students stated that translation app can make them lazy to learn new things and become dependent, so there is no effort to try to increase knowledge
A SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF COMMON ERRORS: EVALUATING THE LIMITS OF ONLINE TRANSLATION APPLICATIONS Siumarlata, Viktor; Sallata, Yizrel Nani; Tandikombong, Matius; Rachel
English Language Teaching Methodology Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): English Language Teaching Method
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56983/eltm.v4i3.1746

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This article examines the evaluation of translation errors made by using online translation applications. Online translation applications are increasingly important for cross-language communication, but their quality often contains errors and defects. The research uses qualitative methods with a descriptive analysis approach, focusing on sixth-semester English students at the Indonesian Christian University of Toraja. The study consists of 10 Indonesian sentences translated into English using an online translation application. The results of semantic analysis show significant translation errors, including context-related errors, loss of nuance, and word choice errors. Inconsistencies in translation between sentences are also observed. The article emphasizes the importance of human skills in translation and double-checking translation results. It emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of context and nuance. While online translation apps can be useful tools, careful and critical evaluation is still essential to ensure optimal quality in cross-language communication.