USING AI PARAPHRASE TO IMPROVE THE NATURAL WRITING ABILITIES OF EFL STUDENTS
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https://doi.org/10.22159/ijss.2026v14i2.55142Keywords:
artificial intelligence, grammar, paraphrase, syntax, vocabularyAbstract
Strong essay writing abilities are essential for students learning English as a foreign language, especially when creating research papers. They decided to take a support class after realizing that 15 pupils were having difficulties in this area. To enhance communication in the virtual setting, the instructor created a WhatsApp group. To help students come up with ideas for their writing, the instructor started the lesson by providing essay topics as optional starting points. The instructor then suggested that they use an artificial intelligence (AI) grammar checker to assist them become more accurate with grammar. In addition, the instructor emphasized the importance of editing their work and recommended the use of paraphrasing AI as a tool. Students were told to check the original and paraphrased texts to make sure the rewritten material appropriately conveyed their intended meaning. The research objectives were then addressed through qualitative analysis of the data collected during the teaching and learning process. It was concluded that employing AI paraphrasing aids pupils in producing writing that is more natural. Teachers could use these kinds of findings to teach related subjects. It also encourages more in-depth observation of the related issue by other scholars.
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