Mohammed Mahib ur Rahman, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of English Language and Translation, Qassim University, Qassim, K.S.A.

The need for application-based writing is all-time high due to the inevitable implementation of technology in education. Several proofreaders are available in the market and used by EFL learners to develop error-free content; one such popular tool is Grammarly, which has gained popularity in the last few years. Significantly, before implementing any such tool for teaching-learning activities, we must determine users’ perceptions of using it. However, such applications are more common in developed nations than in the Arab world. Therefore, this study determines EFL learners’ perceptions of using Grammarly in their writing skills improvements. A web-based questionnaire was randomly distributed among 50 Arab EFL learners. The valid responses received against each item were quantitively analyzed using SPSS. The results clearly show that EFL learners are positive and agree that Grammarly positively impacts writing skills.

Grammarly, Online writing tool, EFL writing, Learner’s perceptions.

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