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FAQs

How do you teach grammar in English class?

Some essential points to remember when teaching English grammar include developing your own subject expertise, ensure plenty of in class talk time, teach the grammar point in context and make it fun!

What are the fundamental grammatical rules?

The form of sentences is directly related to some of the most basic and important English grammatical principles. A singular subject requires a singular predicate, according to these principles. We can envision this as an entire thought must be expressed in a sentence.

What is the best way to teach basic grammar?

To demonstrate how grammar is employed, use examples from literature and popular writing. This could be a good approach to teaching grammar. Students can pick and select the texts or stories they want to use. The pupils will find the lesson more engaging as a result of this. It's important to try and keep the context of learning relevant to student interests.

How should grammar be taught?

Drills and exercises can be used to teach grammar. The teacher monitors and provides corrective feedback. A good idea might be to make a list of common errors and feed these back to class at the end of the session to avoid too many interruptions to the flow of the lesson. The key to success is variety, use lots of different resources to drill the grammar point, also diagram the sentence structure on the board so that students can visually refer back to it when they need to.

What methods do you use to teach word order?

First, you need to introduce the material to the students, this can be done through a warmer or game activity. Then you need to practice, practice, practice! Get students to read or say the sentence and gently reinforce the word order rule  of subject + verb + object to them as they do this. After students have had chance to practice, you can review again using the whiteboard and pointing out the rule to your students. Finally, it's time for the students to produce. Get them to make up some sentences following the word order rule. Feedback to class and perhaps incorporate another game at the end of the session to reinforce the point.