How to teach grammar?

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How to teach grammar?

Inductive / Deductive teaching

inductive grammar

deductive grammar

traditional language classrooms

trial and error

discovery questions

no explicit teaching

immersion

rules first

teacher provides examples

inductive grammar

deductive grammar

You want to teach the modal verbs; could and should.
What is a good way to start your lesson?

1. imagine you want to give personal information
2. I will teach you the verbs could and should
3. you will learn how to give someone advice
4. the modal verbs; could and should

Which grammar do your pupils need to perform the language function "asking the way"?

1. past simple; questions
2. present simple; questions
3. present continuous; statements
4. present simple; statements

Which communicative context would be most suitable to practice the comparative?

1. discussing which mobile Phone to buy
2. describing your house
3. offering someone help with a problem
4. asking for agreement

What does the ERK (CEFR) indicate about grammar?

Check the ERK, you will notice...

• there is no explicit mention of use of grammar
• there is some mention of the level of correctness of the language; this implies grammar, but only at the higher levels (from B1) (ERK; see "grammaticale correctheid")
• At the more basic levels (A1 & A2) learners can rely heavily on basic structures that they have practised and are allowed to make mistakes.
  

What does that mean for your teaching?

• remember that grammar structures are a tool for communication
• grammar structures should be practised (in use)
• only teach what is needed at the language level of the learner (CEFR) and what is needed for lesson goals/ output
• learners are allowed to make mistakes (that should not interfere with understanding)