Grammar: Friend or Foe?
“ Today we are going to learn about the Present Simple tense”. That simple utterance is enough to trigger a…
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SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION BEHIND GRAMMAR TEACHING
Do good grammar skills in the English language predict success in communication ? I was taught the English grammar in…
Project-Based Lessons in Teaching Grammar for EFL Students
Project-based learning (PBL) is an innovative approach that integrates real-world tasks into language education, providing EFL (English as a Foreign…
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In class: “What does should mean?” Hands are being raised. “It means must” (translated in Greek). No, it doesn’t, I…
Dealing with the omission of the third-person singular suffix in the Present Simple tense
One of the most common grammar errors is the omission of the 3rd person singular suffix in the Present Simple…
Transforming Grammar Teaching: Strategies for Students with Learning Difficulties
Grammar can be a daunting hurdle for students with learning difficulties, yet it is a cornerstone of effective communication. For…
Grammar Teaching Through Mystery Solving
“Do you ever hear someone say, ‘I didn’t went to the party,’ and cringe a little? Or maybe you’ve caught…
Language Bridging: A Grammar Teaching Approach That Connects, Not Divides
So, you want to connect with your students, right? But how do you teach a Russian native speaker the “I…
Mastering Grammar in EFL: A Three-Part Blueprint for Success—Theory, Practice, and Pitfalls
1. Introduction Designing an EFL grammar syllabus requires not only understanding the key grammatical structures that students need to master…
Mastering the Art of Teaching Grammar
Grammar is everywhere. Grammar surrounds us in every aspect of daily life comprising the main “vehicle” of expression. It is…