Student Perception of “Google Translate” Application as a Media for Translating English Material at the Second Grade Students of SMAN 10 Mataram
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10.29303/jcar.v7iSpecialIssue.10734Published:
2025-03-24Issue:
Vol. 7 No. SpecialIssue (2025): Maret 2025Keywords:
Student Perception, Google Translate Application, Media Translating English MaterialArticles
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As technology plays an increasingly significant role in education, tools like Google Translate have become widely accessible for language learning and translation. This study investigates the perceptions of second-grade students at SMAN 10 Mataram regarding the use of the Google Translate application as a tool for translating English materials. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method. This study used structured interviews based on a set of guidelines to evaluate students' perceptions of Google Translate as a tool for translating English content. A qualitative and descriptive approach was applied for data collection, with the data presented and analyzed in stages, starting with interview analysis. The interviews, incorporating questions based on the 5W + 1H framework, aimed to gather information about students' perceptions before and after using Google Translate, as well as the challenges they faced and their strategies for overcoming them. Mobile phones and note-taking were used to record and capture additional information during the interviews. The findings show that most students view Google Translate as a helpful, time-efficient, and user-friendly tool for understanding English texts. However, limitations such as inaccuracies in grammar and context were noted. Despite these issues, most students have a positive attitude towards using Google Translate as a supplementary aid in their English learning. The study concludes that while Google Translate is a valuable resource, it should be used alongside teacher guidance and other learning strategies to enhance language proficiency.
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Ni Putu Puspa Widyarni Sari Widya, Universitas Mataram
Baharuddin, Universitas Mataram
Amrullah, Universitas Mataram
Lalu Jaswadi Putera, Universitas Mataram
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