M2 > Error using $this->__("")

Question

In magento 2.1.X, I am trying to append some text in my template file using a block within my custom controller. But i receive an error when doing so (my html markup is working just fine).

My block extends \Magento\Framework\View\Element\Template and my controller is kept basic for the moment as I will build a form with it.

in my template .phtml file, this is what i try to do

<section id="careers-section">
    <?php echo $this->__('test'); ?>
</section>

What have I done wrong?

Answer 1

Instead of <?php echo $this->__('test'); ?>.. Use <?php echo __('test'); ?>

hope this helps you.