2. Objective
Introduction to error analysis
Difference between error and mistakes
Types of error in linguistics
Causes of errors
Steps in error analysis
Conclusion
4. An error is systematic deviation from the rules
of the target language
Errors occurs when learner deviates from
norms of the language being learned.
An error is the use of a word, speech or
grammatical items in such a way it seems
imperfect and indicates an incomplete learning
5. Difference between error and mistake
What is an error analysis ?
Why error analysis is done?
Types of errors
I. Interlingual error
II. Intralingual
6. Forms of Errors.
a) Omission b) addition c) substitution
Causes of errors
• Overgeneralization
• Incomplete application of rules
• Transfer error
• Teaching style
• The material
• Literal translation
• Communicative strategies
7. Collection of data
Identification of data
Description of error
Explanation of error
Correction of error
Conclusion
Error analysis is a useful technique to define the learner’s error of
second language
It is beneficial to the learner and teacher both
It is compulsory to evaluate the current status of learner