Using Machine Translation as a Self-Directed Language Learning Tool for Low-Proficiency LCTL Learners in a Tandem Partnership.
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| Title: | Using Machine Translation as a Self-Directed Language Learning Tool for Low-Proficiency LCTL Learners in a Tandem Partnership. |
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| Authors: | Türkel, Tuba1 (AUTHOR) tuba.turkel@erzincan.edu.tr, Brogaard, Christian2 (AUTHOR) christian.boe.brogaard@gmail.com |
| Source: | CALICO Journal. 2025, Vol. 42 Issue 1, p143-164. 22p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Self-managed learning (Personnel management), *Motivation (Psychology), *Literacy, Machine translating, Programming languages |
| Abstract: | Using an autoethnographic approach, the two authors, as low proficiency-level self-directed language learners of two less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) (i.e., Turkish and Danish), explored the potential of Google Translate (GT) and the factors influencing its efficacy as a language learning tool. Our findings illustrated that GT could be a potential learning tool for self-directed language learners. However, GT's capabilities for particular language pairs and learner qualities, such as machine translation literacy, motivation, and autonomy, play a significant role in its efficacy for language learning. Additionally, a tandem partnership can be utilized effectively to overcome GT's limitations for low proficiency-level LCTL learners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Using an autoethnographic approach, the two authors, as low proficiency-level self-directed language learners of two less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) (i.e., Turkish and Danish), explored the potential of Google Translate (GT) and the factors influencing its efficacy as a language learning tool. Our findings illustrated that GT could be a potential learning tool for self-directed language learners. However, GT's capabilities for particular language pairs and learner qualities, such as machine translation literacy, motivation, and autonomy, play a significant role in its efficacy for language learning. Additionally, a tandem partnership can be utilized effectively to overcome GT's limitations for low proficiency-level LCTL learners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07427778 |
| DOI: | 10.3138/calico-2024-1219 |
