Foreign Language Learner's Vocabulary Analysis

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Machine translation (MT) is automated translation. It is the process by which computer software is used to translate a text from one natural language (such as English) to another (such as Arabic)
Today most of MT systems are multilingual, they are programmed with more than just two languages. Consequently a MT system can provide a foreign language learner with enough vocabulary whatsoever the language he/she is trying to learn.
"Machine translation provides a solution to the challenges of both market cost-efficiency and fast-paced information generation, allowing a higher throughput of translation for a fraction of the price of human translation"YANISHEVSKY(2009)
These MT systems are not just helpful in knowing a word 's meaning but also useful …show more content…

The periodic translation of the same words
The translating of the same words from a time to another using a MT software whether it is on your phone or pc can make these words unforgettable. This will result in raising the learners vocabulary knowledge, which is one of the top goals a foreign language learner wants to achieve. The features current MT provides like a list of the latest translated words and how frequently they have been translated can be useful In keeping the learner in track of the of the words he/she trying to learn at that time.
This technique of using MT is somehow related to learning by repletion, in fact it uses the same principles. One of these principles is continuous repetition of the information until it becomes hard to forget. This method proved its positive impact on learning in some researches
"Even a single repletion of specific words could lead to the establishment of a selective differential representation in memory" Ofen–NOY …show more content…

USING THE SYNOMS AND PROCIATION FEATURES

The synonyms, acronyms and pronunciation features most MT software provide nowadays make learners take a step ahead in vocabulary acquisition. knowing the different synonyms of a specific word alongside acronyms can enrich learners vocabulary knowledge in a very good way. The pronunciation features is as useful as the other features, it helps the learners who pronounce words incorrectly .one can use this features to listen to the proper pronunciation for the purpose to current mispronounced words.

When a MT is not the right choise
A MT software can be a useful tool in the acquisition of new words ,synonyms ....and

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