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Autor/inn/en | van Lieshout, Catharina; Cardoso, Walcir |
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Titel | Google Translate as a Tool for Self-Directed Language Learning |
Quelle | In: Language Learning & Technology, 26 (2022) 1, (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 1094-3501 |
Schlagwörter | Translation; Computational Linguistics; Independent Study; Vocabulary Skills; Indo European Languages; Video Technology; Pronunciation; Teaching Methods; Audio Equipment; Pronunciation Instruction; Phrase Structure; Pretests Posttests; Computer Assisted Instruction; Feedback (Response); Linguistic Input |
Abstract | This study examined the pedagogical use of Google Translate (GT) and its associated text-to-speech synthesis (TTS) and automatic speech recognition (ASR) as tools to assist in the learning of second/foreign language Dutch vocabulary and pronunciation in an autonomous, self-directed learning setting. Thirty participants used GT (its translation, TTS, and ASR functions) for one hour to learn a set of phrases and their respective pronunciations in Dutch (e.g., "I don't understand" Ik begrijp het niet [?k b?'gr?p ?t nit]). The study followed a pre/post/delayed posttest design that examined the participants' learning of phrases and their pronunciations in Dutch, combined with a qualitative analysis of video recordings of their interactions with GT. Findings indicate that the participants were able to acquire Dutch vocabulary and pronunciation on a short-term basis, and that they interacted with GT's translation, TTS, and ASR in different ways and to different extents. This demonstrates that GT is a versatile tool that can be easily tailored to suit learners' needs, interests, and learning styles. (As Provided). |
Anmerkungen | National Foreign Language Resource Center at University of Hawaii. 1859 East-West Road #106, Honolulu, HI 96822. e-mail: llt@hawaii.edu; Web site: https://www.lltjournal.org/ |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
Update | 2024/1/01 |