Acknowledgement
Before starting, we must be aware of some definitions such as analysis error, error, and technique. Error analysis is an activity to reveal errors committed by students both in writing and speaking. Brown (1980:166) defines error analysis as: “…the process to observe, analyze, and classify the deviations of the rules of the second language and then to reveal the systems operated by the learner.” Crystal (1987:112) comments: “error analysis is a technique for identifying, classifying and systematically interpreting the unacceptable forms produced by someone learning a foreign language, using any of the principles and procedures provided by linguistics.” Considering the above definitions, we can say that- error analysis is an activity to identify, describe, interpret, evaluate and prevent the errors made by learners. The difference is in the context that which they are used. A 'mistake' is usually accidental, you know it is wrong and happens spontaneously. Otherwise, an 'err...
