Investigating the Latest Technologies in the Translation Industry and their Impact on EFL Learning

Abstract

Distinctive and unexpected changes have emerged since the interaction of technology with translation and communication processes, playing a significant, effective, and clear role in teaching English as a foreign language. The purpose of this study is to understand these latest technologies and their role in translation and communication, as well as discovering the most significant updates that have occurred in these fields since technology entered the scene. Additionally, the study aims to determine whether English language learners rely on modern translation technology and how they achieve this, leading to an idea about the most used tools by them, and highlighting their importance during the learning process and cultural exchange. A questionnaire was conducted to reach their opinions on incorporating artificial intelligence and advanced translation tools during the learning process, and their views on their benefits. The questionnaire's results were positive, with them appreciating their use and integration, hoping to achieve higher levels of education. Therefore, it can be concluded through the presented research that using modern and advanced translation tools will improve, facilitate, and serve the learning of English as a foreign language.