TEACHING GRAMMAR: APPROACHES AND ACTIVITIES FOR ESL/EFL CLASSROOMS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14179689Abstract
Grammar is a dynamic and evolving process, shaping language and improving its harmony and clarity (Thornbury, 2001). For teachers, understanding the core importance of grammar and creating optimal teaching conditions is essential. Teaching English grammar in non-native environments can be particularly challenging, with teachers and students encountering numerous obstacles in ESL/EFL classrooms (Al-Mekhlafi, 2011). To enhance learning outcomes, educators must clearly consider key points in grammar instruction and employ techniques suitable for productive assessment. This article discusses three principal approaches to grammar instruction—teaching grammar as a product, as a process, and as a skill—exploring each approach's methods, benefits, and limitations.
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