The Role of Machine Translation in Language Learning and Teaching

Abstract

Online machine translation tools have the potential to revolutionize the teaching of foreign languages. The efficiency and accuracy of translation are approaching human capabilities. Apart from translating letters and sentences, there are also machines that can translate speech, and they come in different varieties. Speed, multilingual compatibility, and mobility are some of this technology's benefits, but it also has drawbacks and affects users. Despite its numerous accuracy issues, machine translation is currently unable to fully replace humans. It is easy to apply machine translation once we are aware of its benefits and drawbacks. After all, users can comprehend and use the words correctly without the need for machine translation if they increase their language proficiency. This study was based on the most recent journals. The process of converting written content from one language to another is termed translation. Oral translation likely originated when humans first sought to communicate, while written translation can be traced to the earliest documented texts. Although various factors contributed, the 18th century, coinciding with the Industrial Revolution, represents a significant advancement in the field of translation.