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Integrating Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Translation Support into English Courses: Effects on Translation
1College of Humanities and Arts, Civil Aviation Flight University of China; luoru2025@163.com.
Journal of Visualized Experiments : Jove
|June 29, 2026
Summary
Integrating artificial intelligence-assisted translation tools into English courses improved students' translation accuracy and reduced stress and anxiety. Consistent tool use correlated with better performance, enhancing learning and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Applied Linguistics
- Psychology
Background:
- Students face challenges in English translation, including linguistic difficulties, cognitive load, and psychological stress.
- Higher education requires strong English translation competence, impacting academic success.
- Existing pedagogical approaches may not adequately address these multifaceted student challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of structured artificial intelligence-assisted translation support on university students' translation accuracy.
- To assess changes in perceived stress and anxiety levels among students using AI translation tools.
- To explore the relationship between the frequency of AI tool usage and translation performance.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods study involving 525 students over an eight-week intervention.
- Quantitative data collection via translation accuracy tests, Perceived Stress Scale, and GAD-7.
- Qualitative data from student interviews to explore learning experiences with AI translation support.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in translation accuracy were observed post-intervention.
- Participants reported lower levels of perceived stress and anxiety after the intervention.
- Higher frequency of AI tool use was associated with enhanced translation performance.
Conclusions:
- Structured AI-assisted translation support can effectively enhance translation accuracy and improve student well-being in higher education.
- Integrating AI tools may reduce cognitive overload and support revision, leading to better engagement.
- This approach offers a practical framework for technology-enhanced translation pedagogy.
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