Exploring EFL students’ attitudes towards using Google Translate in English Learning A Case Study of third-Year LMD Students of English at Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia university, jijel"

Abstract

The process of learning a language has always been dynamic and challenging, especially for those studying English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Technology's rise, particularly machine translation systems like Google Translate, has fundamentally changed how people approach language communication. The current study aims at exploring EFL students' attitudes towards learning English. In pursuance of our research objectives, semi-structured interviews were conducted to 10 third-year EFL students from the department of English at Mohammed Seddik Ben Yahia University. The purpose was to gather insights about their experiences with Google Translate. The qualitative data collected from these interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis, involving coding and defining the main themes. The results obtained showed that while the tool has clear practical advantages like accessibility and convenience; it also has integral accuracy problems and the ability to hinder valid language learning and critical thinking