2006-07-20 06:19:59 · 4 answers · asked by Yasam 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I've always found that making it seem "real" to the students always works best. Grammar is very boring to them, no matter what the age group is. So you have to show them how useful it is, and why poor grammar looks bad.
For example, I brought in an article discussing how some non-US businesses frown on poor grammar and spelling in emails. The attitude is that "We learn English and do OK, but someone who's native language it is can't even get it right. How can they handle our business if they can't even handle their own language?".
I've also used incorrect grammar in advertising from the newspaper. Had the students correct it and explain whether they thought it made the company look good or if readers would catch it.
And I'm not even aware of anyone who diagrams sentences anymore, but if you do, I think that would truly bore the pants off students.
2006-07-21 04:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I need more information. Are you trying to teach English to a non-native speaker? Try a book for ESL learners. Suggest reading lots and lots (easy material: magazines, etc.) and getting involved in a conversation group.
2006-07-20 06:32:14 · answer #2 · answered by meowww58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could you help me?
I need learn english... pleaseeeeeee
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2006-07-22 18:56:17 · answer #3 · answered by hOLA23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't lecture and don't be boring!
2006-07-20 06:56:22 · answer #4 · answered by Missy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋