JELT (Jambi-English Language Teaching)
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2022): Vol. 6, No. 2 (2022)

THE USE OF GOOGLE TRANSLATE BY STUDENTS IN WRITING A NARRATIVE ESSAY

Nuri Nadifhah Khairunisa (Universitas Jambi)
Nunung Fajaryani (Universitas Jambi)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Oct 2022

Abstract

Learning English means learning the four skills, namely listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Of the four skills, writing is the most difficult skill to acquire. Fortunately, in this 21st century, technological developments are very helpful for us, especially in language. Many translation tools are very easy to use. One of the translation tools that is available to use by people nowadays is Google Translate. This research focused on the use of Google Translate in the writing narrative essay of 3rd semester English education students at Jambi University and used qualitative approach. The results of this research showed that students use Google Translate to help them solve their problems with vocabulary and grammar. Even though Google Translate could not fully help students to improve their writing skills, it is known to have a contribution to making students more independent, they will work alone, not depending on lecturers and friends. Students used Google Translate to ease their work in writing.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jelt

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Jambi-English Language Teaching (JELT) is an international refereed journal in English language teaching. It publishes articles that explore the application of English language in teaching and everyday experience of English in education. Its scope is national and international in that it welcomes ...