EFL Students’ Perception on the Use of Google Translate Audio to Improve Their Pronunciation

Correct pronunciation is important to avoid misunderstandings in communication. The audio feature in Google Translate is used by students to listen to the correct pronunciation of English. This study aimed to find out EFL students’ perception on the use of Google Translate audio to improve their pronunciation. In collecting data, the researcher used qualitative approach through interview techniques. A purposive sampling technique also applied to determine participants. The participants were ten students of English Education Department batch 2021 and 2019. The data was collected by using semi-structured interview and thematic analysis. The result of this study showed that Google Translate audio has advantages in the form of easy to access, free, available on various devices, can be listened many times and quickly, has an accent like a native speaker, and boosts students’confidence in speaking. However, students are also aware that Google Translate audio has disadvantages, such as it cannot be used without an internet connection, low accuracy, sound quality and vocal emphasis unclear because it’s too fast, and limited features. Accordingly, students felt Google Translate audio helped them in improving their pronunciation, but they also need to involve other tools to listen to correct pronunciation