THE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE USE OF GOOGLE TRANSLATE IN THE LEARNING PROCESS

Abstract

This study explores how students perceive using Google Translate to help them learn English. The study concentrated on the advantages and disadvantages of Google Translate usage among students who use it frequently. The descriptive-qualitative method was employed in this study. The subject was the sixth semester students, and there were 23 students. This study employed both an interview and a questionnaire for collecting the data needed. 78.2% of students reported frequently using Google Translate. According to the study's findings, Google Translate was primarily utilized by students as a quick dictionary. The use of Google Translate was incredibly beneficial, cost-free, and expanded the vocabulary of the kids. Almost all students realized that Google Translate could not be a good media because the results were sometimes inaccurate.