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Putting Grammar in Context – 5 Effective Strategies

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Are you tired of memorizing endless grammar rules without understanding how to use them in real-life situations? You’re not alone. Many language learners struggle with applying grammatical concepts in everyday communication. This is where the powerful technique of “Putting Grammar in Context” comes into play. This post will...
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Everything You Need to Know About English Grammar

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Grammar is a set of rules that guide us on how to speak or write a language. It includes things like how to correctly use different words and sentences. Like every language, English also has specific grammar rules. These rules make it easier for people to learn the...
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Times Have Changed & So Grammar Teaching Has

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There has been much debate about grammar teaching – arguments about whether it should be explicitly or implicitly, or about what approach might be most effective.   Learners usually expect to concentrate on grammar at some point during a course. The following tips remain valuable to be adopted...
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Teaching Grammatical Structures Using ESA Method

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In this article, you will learn how to teach (present and practice) grammatical structures using the ESA method. The new grammatical structures we teach are largely determined by: However, in all cases, the students always need to The ESA (Engage, Study & Activate) Method to Teach the Grammatical...
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Introducing The Present Simple For The First Time

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Warm-up Activity Or (Given that the present progressive hasn’t been presented yet) Revising the adjective pronouns: I, you, we, they, he, she, and it with the verb to be Introduction Tell students that we use the present simple to describe general truths, routines, habits and daily activities with...
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Should Grammar Be Taught Explicitly Or Implicitly?

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In this article, I’m going to discuss the main two approaches to teaching grammar points; explicit and implicit. This discussion will be ended by suggesting which approach you should use to teach grammar rules. Traditionally, most teachers begin their grammar lessons by stating the grammar point and explaining...
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