Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Can Machine Translation take the joy out of learning a language? In this video, we explore how AI tools like translation apps can support—rather than replace—your language learning journey. Discover the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and reflect on what truly drives you to connect with language and culture. A must-watch for learners navigating the future of AI and language education.
Transcript media-podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3998_youtubeuploadsfriday/20241003T102418_A_future_with_Machine_Translation.pdf
Related articles:
Machine translation – using online tools to improve your language teaching https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/machine-translation---using-online-tools-improve-your-language-teaching
Machine translation – using online tools to improve your language learning https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/machine-translation---using-online-tools-improve-your-language-learning
Machine translation – how teachers can deal with online translation tools in language studies assessments https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/machine-translation---how-teachers-can-deal-online-translation-tools-language-studies-assessments
Study a free course on Machine translation in language learning and teaching at the Open University
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/languages/machine-translation-language-learning-and-teaching/content-section-overview?active-tab=description-tab
Study Q30 BA (Honours) Language Studies
open.ac.uk/courses/languages/degrees/ba-language-studies-q30
If you would like more information about copyright on this Open University content please visit: Copyright and Intellectual Property section in eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.open.edu%2Fopenlearn%2Fabout-openlearn%2Ffrequently-asked-questions-on-openlearn&data=05%7C01%7Csas.amoah%40open.ac.uk%7C861df4d91cc34328de8908dbdc56b893%7C0e2ed45596af4100bed3a8e5fd981685%7C0%7C0%7C638346037234507911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZbnLKxAiOJ5L65v2ajN0A1MRFreW5Gf%2B7otDrjRQ3FY%3D&reserved=0'
The Open University is the world’s leading provider of flexible, high-quality online degrees and distance learning, serving students across the globe with highly respected degree qualifications, and the triple-accredited MBA. The OU teaches through its own unique method of distance learning, called ‘supported open learning’ and you do not need any formal qualifications to study with us, just commitment and a desire to find out what you are capable of.
Free learning from The Open University
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/
For more like this subscribe to the Open University channel
youtube.com/channel/UCXsH4hSV_kEdAOsupMMm4Qw
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/ouopenlearn
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/OUFreeLearning
#theOpenUniversity #language
Can Machine Translation take the joy out of learning a language? In this video, we explore how AI tools like translation apps can support—rather than replace—your language learning journey. Discover the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and reflect on what truly drives you to connect with language and culture. A must-watch for learners navigating the future of AI and language education.
Transcript media-podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3998_youtubeuploadsfriday/20241003T102418_A_future_with_Machine_Translation.pdf
Related articles:
Machine translation – using online tools to improve your language teaching https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/machine-translation---using-online-tools-improve-your-language-teaching
Machine translation – using online tools to improve your language learning https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/machine-translation---using-online-tools-improve-your-language-learning
Machine translation – how teachers can deal with online translation tools in language studies assessments https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/machine-translation---how-teachers-can-deal-online-translation-tools-language-studies-assessments
Study a free course on Machine translation in language learning and teaching at the Open University
https://www.open.edu/openlearn/languages/machine-translation-language-learning-and-teaching/content-section-overview?active-tab=description-tab
Study Q30 BA (Honours) Language Studies
open.ac.uk/courses/languages/degrees/ba-language-studies-q30
If you would like more information about copyright on this Open University content please visit: Copyright and Intellectual Property section in eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.open.edu%2Fopenlearn%2Fabout-openlearn%2Ffrequently-asked-questions-on-openlearn&data=05%7C01%7Csas.amoah%40open.ac.uk%7C861df4d91cc34328de8908dbdc56b893%7C0e2ed45596af4100bed3a8e5fd981685%7C0%7C0%7C638346037234507911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZbnLKxAiOJ5L65v2ajN0A1MRFreW5Gf%2B7otDrjRQ3FY%3D&reserved=0'
The Open University is the world’s leading provider of flexible, high-quality online degrees and distance learning, serving students across the globe with highly respected degree qualifications, and the triple-accredited MBA. The OU teaches through its own unique method of distance learning, called ‘supported open learning’ and you do not need any formal qualifications to study with us, just commitment and a desire to find out what you are capable of.
Free learning from The Open University
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/
For more like this subscribe to the Open University channel
youtube.com/channel/UCXsH4hSV_kEdAOsupMMm4Qw
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/ouopenlearn
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/OUFreeLearning
#theOpenUniversity #language
