Learning A Second Language Is Often A Difficult And Time Consuming Journey

The meta-analysis of these studies found that method yielded negative results (Anderson, 1997). This proposes that traditional methods of teaching grammar did not improve the abilities of the students. Sentence combining by contrast provides a more effective substitute to traditional grammar and punctuation instruction as it not only develops students’ written work but also improve their syntactic abilities. Furthermore, a recent study establish that instructing students to pay attention to the purpose and real-world application of grammar and punctuation in the framework of writing created stronger and more positive impacts on students’ written work (Fearn & Farnan, 2005). Largely, the studies on teaching grammar and punctuation suggest that, unconventional methods like sentence combining, have a far more significant impact than those of traditional means to develop the quality of students’ grammar and punctuation and subsequently their

English is such a crucial learning point in our children’s lives, as no matter what career choice students’ take being able to write efficiently and professionally will be important in improving their life. It opens more opportunities for students to further not only their future professional lives, but their personal lives as well. I am very passionate about English and all that entails. I want to instill the importance of not only correct grammar and sentence structure, but also introduce the

The demand of involvement of grammar in the literacy curriculum has decreased exponentially over the years, as more and more technology has been released. This could be good for many people to use proper grammar without learning it, yet could impact lives negatively as well. In a survey showed by managers "75 percent said it was worse for an applicant to have a spelling or grammar error on his application than for him to show up late or... swear during an interview..."(Fogarty). Managers state that grammar

I want to master my grammar skills so that I feel confident teaching them to my students. I plan to accomplish this goal by studying more grammatical terms and gather more experiences where I apply these new skills. I have noticed through self-reflection over the years that my grammar has been what I’ve lost the most points on my writings over the years in school. My grammar has a large impact on how others view me because technology is such a huge part of communicating professionally and socially today. I hope that in mastering this I will have the confidence to communicate effectively when I become a

Even though my grammar has improved during the progression of this class, I still have a lot to learn before my knowledge of grammar can contribute to my writing. I have never had an aptitude for

Contrary to what many people think, learning grammar is not as important as applying it when asked to do so for a writing piece, according to Michelle Navarre Cleary in “The Wrong way to Teach Writing Grammar,” Cleary argues that the old-fashion method of memorizing parts of speech and diagramming sentences is in fact deteriorating students from going ahead to express their thoughts. For instance, do you often feel pressured to find any grammatical error in your essay? Maybe, you ask yourself should I add the comma here or before this word. Much research, including 250 studies and reviews that date back as far as a century indicate that memorizing or diagramming parts of speech does not help make students better writers. Whether it be students

Teachers need to teach ELL students English orthography, morphology, and syntax. I will recommend to the instructor to teach each part of speech separately. There are many grammatical errors that students can make. Students cannot be overwhelmed with the discussion of many grammar topics in one lesson. It is hard to discuss or to explain each strategy that works best for each part of speech because they are too many. Teachers should evaluate the students to determine which strategy works better according to the topic to be discussed and the students. Teachers should use a variety of engaging teaching techniques to deliver the lesson (Celce-Murcia & Larsen-Freeman, 1999, p. 7). In my opinion, the classroom should be fun for the students

Language as a subject is something we never give much thought to in our everyday lives,

Grammar is the foundation of the majority of our literary works throughout the years. Although as teaching styles evolve throughout time, the instruction of grammar should evolve as well. An article in The Atlantic, “The Wrong Way to Teach Grammar,” by Michelle Navarre Cleary, touches base on how grammar lessons today should be learned through the use of creative writing rather than more traditional means of grammar instruction. Her article does well as she connects the reader logically and emotionally about how grammar hinders people’s passion of English and writing. Although, I do believe that grammar can first be taught by more traditional means to understand how to use the skill and then later be applied through creative writing, rather than eliminating grammar lessons altogether.

It is not uncommon to say that grammar instruction plays an important role in language teaching. Regarding the status and importance of grammar teaching, a variety of opinions have been made. Batstone (1994) states that “language without grammar would be chaotic: countless words without the indispensable guidelines for how they can be ordered and modified” (p. 4). More vividly, Wang (2010) makes two similes. She compares grammar to the frame of a house, which is a decisive factor to ensure the solidness of it. Additionally, she regards grammar as a walking stick, whose function is to help and support students to learn English. Thus, the nature of grammar instruction manifests its own significance as it helps students

Grammar has always been an important issue in second and foreign language learning and teaching. Some hold the view that grammar is not essential for second/foreign language learning and therefore have a ‘zero position’ regarding grammar teaching. On the other hand, some view that grammar is necessary for second/foreign language learning.

Nowadays, being able to communicate in English not only can give me advantage in work wise, but also can enhancing the social level of my lifestyle. As an international student in Australia, communicate in English is vital for me in term of survival in foreign land as I need to have daily interactions with the locals. Although English is not my mother tongue, however I try to develop my confidence by communicate in English with people around me and try to attract their attention in listening to what I try to say. I should not be inferior of making grammar mistakes as I considered those mistakes as a learning process for me to improve my communication skill. Since communication

I started learning English as a second language when I was in first intermediate. I still remember my first classes and my first teachers. I remember that my teachers changed frequently in the first year but all of them have much in common. All of them used grammar translation method. They used to write bilingual lists of words on board, then we, as students, were asked to copy these lists and memorize them by heart. All teaching concentrated on reading and writing skills, but there were no activities concentrating on speaking or listening. In addition, grammar rules were taught in that stage of learning the language as mathematics equations, and we were asked to memorize the rules as we

Grammar skills are very important for proper and effective communication. It’s useful from school, work, social life and future job opportunities. Grammar includes many topics to make the writers information credible. The importance of ethos, proper usage of grammar, and essay organization are just a few topics important to the credibility and communication of the author. These topics go beyond just essays and articles; it includes the internet communication of today and the use of media as well.

Learning and teaching grammar includes not only a way to manipulate the presentation simple language, but also learn that there are rules in the context of grammar. If teachers and students are communicating, they should be able to produce language in a way that is understandable. Grammar can be taught together through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Teaching English as a communication can be implemented by teachers to encourage the use of spoken language should be used in situations where, let the students to practice the language in the activities made in the teacher's control. Communicative