IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature
Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite

The Effect of Using Google Translate on English Verb Pronunciation of Grade, I Students at Saengtham Wittaya Foundation School, Chana-Songkhla

Novyola Cindy Afrina (Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan, Sumatera Utara)
Khairunnisah (Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan, Sumatera Utara)
Ayunda Sabrina Sormin (Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan, Sumatera Utara)
Lili Herawati Parapat (Pendidikan Bahasa Indonesia, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan, Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This quantitative research aimed to investigate the effect of using Google Translate on English verb pronunciation among Grade I students at Saengtham Wittaya Foundation School in Chana-Songkhla. The study employed a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. A sample of 30 Grade I students participated in the study during the academic year. The research instruments included a pronunciation test administered before and after the intervention. Students used Google Translate as a learning tool to practice English verb pronunciation over a period of instruction. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired sample t-test to determine the significant difference between pretest and posttest scores. The findings revealed that students' English verb pronunciation improved significantly after using Google Translate as a supplementary learning tool. The mean score increased from the pretest to the posttest, indicating positive effects of technology integration in pronunciation instruction. This study provides evidence for educators regarding the potential benefits of incorporating Google Translate in teaching English pronunciation to young learners.

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Journal Info

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ideas

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Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

IDEAS Journal is published twice a year in the months of June and December (P-ISSN 2338-4778 and E-ISSN 2548-4192); it presents articles on English language teaching and learning, linguistics, and literature. The contents include analyses, studies and application of theories, research report, ...