Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026), Articles
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AI-ASSISTED TRANSLATION TOOLS IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ DIGITAL TRANSLATION COMPETENCE: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

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Published 2026-08-05
Dilrabo Saidazimova Raximjon qizi
Teacher at English language department
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Keywords

artificial intelligence, translation tools, digital translation competence, machine translation, English language teaching

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of AI-assisted translation tools on 60 English-major students. After eight weeks, the experimental group showed greater improvement than the control group, suggesting that guided AI use can strengthen translation skills, digital competence, and critical evaluation. The findings also show that students should be taught to use AI responsibly and carefully check machine-generated translations.

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