Teaching Grammar Communicatively TEFL Workshop Marla Yoshida UCI Extension

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Teaching Grammar CommunicativelyTEFL
WorkshopMarla YoshidaUCI Extension
International Programshttp//teachesl.pbworks.co
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Review What does CLT mean?

• We teach lessons that are student-centered.
• We create opportuniities to use English actively.
• We create context for language use.
• We use scaffolding techniques to help students
  understand.
• We help students reach beyond their comfort
  zone--to stretch their abilities and sometimes
  make mistakes.
• We speak English as much as possible.

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Doesnt CLT mean that we shouldnt teach grammar?

• No! Grammar and CLT can go hand-in-hand. We can
  each grammar effectively using a common-sense
  communicative framework.

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How do students learn grammar?

• Input
• Output
• Quantity
• Quality

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Teaching grammar is like teaching someone to play
tennis.
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To teach grammar well, we have to

• Get students to notice the new grammar and how it
  works. (Input)
• Give students lots of high-quality practice until
  they can use the grammar well. (Output)

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A good grammar lesson is like a good meal.
Introduction of the new grammar
Games (not too many)
Practice activities (lots of them!)
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We need to keep the parts of the meal in good
proportion.
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Effective sequence for teaching grammar

• Introduce the new grammar
• Show the meaning and use of the form.
• Keep explanations simple, clear, and brief.
• Practice the new grammar
• Group guided practice as a class
• Guided practice activities
• Less guided practice activities
• Independent practice activities
• (Games)

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Introducing a new grammar point.

• When you explain grammar in English, it should
  not be just a translation of what you would say
  in your native language.
• Use less metalanguage.
• Show, dont just tell.

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Dont explain too much at one time.
Cognitive overload! L
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Many ways to introduce grammar

• Listen and do, act it out, mime, show the
  meaning.
• Use pictures or real objects.
• Use dialogs, tell stories, or talk about an
  imaginary situation.
• Explain the rule simply, clearly, and briefly.
  Dont get carried away!

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Ways to practice grammar

• Use plenty of guided practice.
• Emphasize productive practice.
• Create context.
• Practice makes perfect!

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In summary

• To teach grammar well, we need to make students
  notice the grammar and practice it well.
• Keep your grammar meal in proportion

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Lingua Latina
Ambulo. Ambulamus. Puella
ambulat. Puer ambulat.
puella puer
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