The paper aims at finding out the kinds of errors committed by the L2 learners at the tertiary level in a heterogeneous classroom. The experiment is performed at Loyola College of Arts and Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The sample population of the study amounts to sixty learners, comprising male and female students. The study examines the reasons for errors recurrently committed by a group of heterogeneous ‘test takers’ in a ‘paper and pencil’ test at the tertiary level. The research equally attempts to ascertain the relevance of AI tools, namely ChatGPT 4.0, Trinka AI grammar checker, and Grammarly, in the elimination of the recurring errors. The research design includes hypothesis formulation, research questions, a pilot study, and data analysis. The data analysis employs Python Software and administers ‘T-test’ and ‘Paired Sample Testing.’ The research also discusses the limitations and delimitations of the study and highlights the scope for future research on the topic.

Authors:
D. Christina Sagaya Mary, Loyola College, India

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. D. Christina Sagaya Mary is a senior assistant professor of English at Loyola College, Chennai, India. Her area of specialization is English Language Teaching in applied linguistics. Dr. D. Christina serves as the President of English Literary Association from the academic year 2023 till date. She has presented papers on Linguistic Imperialism in an ESL classroom, The significance of Learning materials on L2 learners' motivation, The status of English in a certain settlement etc. Presently she concentrates on Error Analysis and the use of Artificial Intelligence in Error rectification. Dr.Christina firmly believes in learner centricity and providing a suggestible atmosphere for the learning of ESL through an eclectic methodology that would vent sustainable Language Learning. In additon to which she advocates that materials from world renowned Literature would enhance the acquisition of the major skills of English and its sub skills.

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