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Machine translation in language learning and teaching
Machine translation in language learning and teaching

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4 Exploring borrowed words with OMT: origins, meanings, and usage

There are multiple ways to use OMT to support vocabulary learning and understanding. Besides using it to create an individualised glossary and to find new words and synonyms, it can also be used to explore nuances of languages, as Activity 8 demonstrates.

Moreover, OMT tools can help you to gain insights into cultural contexts, nuances, and idiomatic expressions.

The following activity is suitable for learners with basic knowledge of French, German or Spanish. It is also suitable for group work.

Activity 8 Using OMT to explore the origins, meanings, and uses of borrowed words