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THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING GRAMMAR

The understanding of grammar and syntax is undoubtedly important. In fact its is essential to make any progress when learning a language and to be able to enjoy this process. It allows us to have fun and to be passionate about speaking the language

Grammar is very important, no matter how much the rules change, as it is what makes it possible for us all to communicate and understand what we see, and what we say.

Grammar (structures and vocabulary with its complexities, such as word formation, suffixes, phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions) is essential. However, it is not an end in itself. It is a "vehicle" (or a car) for the learner to use for communication. We, the teachers, are more like driving instructors (as well as a good mechanic who knows the engine of the car) who teach our students how to drive the car, enjoy driving it and at the same time gives "knowledge on the traffic regulations" (=language function; register). And some of us may be excellent as "Formula 1" instructors, teaching learners how to speed up (TOEFL, IELTS, etc) to get finish as fast as possible (to get higher scores), and this requires the learners to know the detail of "engine" (grammar) and the "circuits" (the tricks of the tests) so that the learners can reach the finish line as fast as they wish and yet safely.

Language comes before grammar. A child learns how to speak the language first by imitating the adults around him. As time goes on, he forms sentences using structures established in the language proper. The English language is made up of structures such as Subject-Verb-Object, Subject-Verb-Complement, Subject-Verb-Indirect Object-Direct Object, etc. There are a host of other structures too which are all centered around the verb. Technically, one needs to know these structures in order to write and speak English well. The only way to learn these structures is by the assiduous study of English grammar. Syntax, which is the proper arrangement of words in a sentence, teaches one how to write sentences in a meaningful manner. For example, The man rode the horse. has a different meaning from The horse rode the man. although the structure of both these sentences is that of Subject-Verb-Object (S-V-O).

Hence, one gains facility and confidence in the English language by methodically studying grammar and syntax. Reading good English books serves to enhance one's language proficiency.

The understanding of grammar and syntax is undoubtedly important. In fact its is essential to make any progress when learning a language and to be able to enjoy this process. It allows us to have fun and to be passionate about speaking the language.

Learning a language is like building a house. One may know so much vocabulary but still can’t speak the language . Why is that?” Well lets try to imagine vocabulary as bricks. Each new word is a brick. And it’s true — you need to collect a lot of bricks to build a house.

But no matter how big a pile of bricks you have collected on your building site, they will not sort themselves into a house by themselves. You have to do it, and you need to know how to do it.Some people know how to learn a language by themselves in the same way that some handy people know how to build a house by themselves. But most of us will need at least an initial blueprint. We give you that blueprint. We will tell you how to build your house, help you to understand where to put the bricks and in which order, so that you can build the beautiful home you. dreamed of, on solid, stable foundations. You can then add and change rooms, decorate, redecorate as you wish, and you will have fun doing it because you will know how.

Knowledge of grammar rules reduces making mistakes by learners. Without adequate knowledge of English grammar rules learners often cannot create their own grammatically correct sentences and often cannot understand what they read or hear in English exactly. I believe what especially matters in effective teaching and learning of English grammar is how clearly and easily understandable all grammar rules are explained and whether adequate supportive exercises with real life content are practiced to master that material. It would take foreign learners much less time to learn grammar rules that are explained to learners than to figure out grammar rules on their own intuitively from texts because grammar rules may have exceptions and other peculiarities. Grammar books with explanations and exercises have been published by knowledgeable language specialists to make learning grammar easier so that learners don't have to discover grammar rules anew the hard long way. In my view English communicative integrated skills courses that practice listening, speaking, reading and writing alongside pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary are the most effective and the most comprehensive courses. Conventional communicative English teaching and learning supported with adequate regular long-term practice in listening comprehension and speaking in English yield effective results. Lack of such practice in English by learners produces speculations that conventional English learning and teaching methods don't work

We learn basic grammar when we start to put sentences together as children. But, the actual ‘knowing’ of grammar is much more complex. Grammar teaches us how to build sentences, about the types of words that we use and when we should use them. Grammar also tells us what type of word we are using in any particular sentence.

There are lots of different aspects to English grammar, and each is as important as the last. It is English grammar that will allow you to be a better communicator, listener, thinker, reader and writer. Having a knowledgeable understanding of grammar will let you have a potentially rewarding career in many fields of work.

To put it simply, grammar is a way in which we organize words, clauses and phrases into meaningful conversation and communication. The organization of grammar all depends on the logic. And, understanding grammar will mean you can think more logically.

Grammar without logic and organization means you cannot clearly put across your message. The more grammar rules you understand, the clearer your communication is. This makes it easier for you to be heard and to tell your story. Having an advanced knowledge of grammar is something everyone should have.

Our grammar style is how we communicate with others. Your particular style when using grammar shows a lot about you. An advanced knowledge of grammar means you can create witty, clever and interesting pieces for people to read. It also means you can be totally unique as everyone’s style is different.

People will pay more attention to what you have to say if you can communicate well with others. Just look at some of the world’s famous authors and public speakers; they will have a unique and stylish way of using grammar.

You can learn a lot from reading other writer’s work. Even children’s books use grammar in its simplest form. The best way to learn about the practical use of grammar is to see it in practise. Read, read, read; you will soon understand the relationship between writing and English grammar.

You may have amazing ideas, but if you have little to no knowledge of English grammar, how are you going to communicate them? The simple answer is that you aren’t going to.

You will be able to fully appreciate how to get a message across if you can understand English grammar. From reading complex writings to children’s books, grammar will enable you to fully understand what you are reading or writing.

Some people who are learning English as a second language make one simple, but massive mistake; they forget to learn English grammar. Even basic grammar is better than none, and the advance learning can always come later. Don’t limit the way in which you can communicate with others by not learning all about English grammar.

Once you have mastered English grammar, you will be able to communicate with everyone and anyone. You will be able to understand the complex and the simple. So, yes, grammar is vitally important – and that is definitely an understatement

In conclusion I would say that grammar is very important not only for the intermediate or advanced levels but also for a starter too. I prefer introducing grammar material in such a way that the students can formulate the grammar rules themselves as a conclusion from the structures given to them either in a short conversation, a funny story, a song, an article, a letter or a movie. Such demonstrative material can be selected by the teacher in accordance with the group's interests, field of activities, age etc. based on the reflexive teacher's strategy and critical thinking methodology. Also, grammar rules are better learnt when the students feel the necessity of this or that structure, especially in unprepared speech, like debates, expressing their opinion on various subjects, or role-plays

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