Teaching Grammar Flashcards
1
Q
Why do we teach grammar indirectly?
A
- Harder to motivate students in grammar lessons
- Schools expect native speakers to teach speaking and listening
- Significant time away from communicative activities
- Less time spent speaking reduces communicative confidence
2
Q
How do students gain an organic understanding of grammar?
A
Through native speaking teachers modeling, correct English
3
Q
What grammar is taught at a beginner level?
A
Past present and future tenses. (Simple)
4
Q
What grammar is taught at beginner intermediate level?
A
Adjectives and adverbs
5
Q
What grammar is taught at intermediate level?
A
Gerunds, idioms, infinitives and superlatives
6
Q
What type of grammar is taught at hig intermediate level?
A
Passive voice, indirect speech and conditionals
