Usages et perceptions des outils de traduction automatique : une enquête auprès d'apprenants Lansad

The use of machine translation (MT) tools is already widely spread among students as part of their language training. Our survey, carried out with over 400 Lansod students, aims to identify the tools used by students, to describe their procedures and to gather information regarding the perception of these tools. Results reveal that the use of these tools is often out of step with their conception, on the one hand because of a general confusion concerning MT tools, and on the other hand, because of insufficient awareness of their role in language learning. This first step in the Lansod sector underlines the need to train students in MT tools. It prompts us to further question the role of teachers in the handling of these tools by students.