A critical analysis of Igbo-English translations in social media posts: A study of Twitter and Facebook

The purpose of this study is to conduct a critical analysis posts and comments written in Igbo language on Facebook Twitter, which are automatically translated into English upon user request. main focus examine the accuracy translations provided by these social media platforms, such as for Igbo. Additionally, aims understand challenges presented barriers communication, shedding light linguistic cultural differences between English. Furthermore, research highlight difficulties encountered machine translation systems employed platforms learners when translating It also identify areas that require improvement future reference. Following Anthony Pym's proposed method error analysis, endeavours rectify inconsistencies automatic translations, enabling readers grasp intended message contribute applications. Qualitative data was collected over specific period from Twitter. subjected analysis. Results show need make significant improvements order achieve better output.