Importance Of Grammar In Language Teaching

 

Grammar, a collection of rules for selecting words and putting them together to make sense, is essential in language training. Language does not exist without grammar. It is also difficult for students to speak English well if they have not learned English grammar.  As a result, it is unavoidable for teachers of foreign languages to teach grammar in formal education. However, as the history of language instruction has progressed, the status of English grammar in language teaching has always been contested. As Peng (2007) summarised, individuals began to learn English grammar in the 16th century, during which anti-grammar teaching happened, and since then, English grammar in language instruction has had various ups and downs.

The Importance of English Grammar Instruction

The value of teaching grammar in English is debatable. On the one hand, theorists and practitioners feel that its significance in language learning cannot be emphasized; on the other hand, it is regarded as little more than a set of arbitrary rules and an exercise in labeling components of a sentence; something that can easily be eliminated.

Nonetheless, an examination of this ongoing argument has brought to light the importance of grammar instruction in language learning and enhancement. Let us understand how learning grammar is beneficial-

• That grammar has a real and good impact

Grammar's beneficial and actual effect on all four skills of language learning is rapidly becoming recognized. Although the benefits of grammar in teaching and enhancing writing abilities have become more widely recognized, its impact on reading, listening, and speaking is also becoming more apparent.

• Improved communication abilities

Improved communication abilities necessitate a high level of grammatical competency. Communicative competency entails knowing and applying grammar as well as using appropriate vocabulary from the language to convey meanings in a socially acceptable manner. This is also why grammar instruction by people in teaching jobs is regarded as essential and has found its way into language teaching laboratories.

• The cornerstone of the English language is grammar

English, particularly as a second or foreign language, does not come naturally; teaching and planned learning are essential. While some learners may 'detect' grammatical rules and logic easily, it cannot be denied that grammar study is required if one wishes to master and utilize the English language accurately and fluently.

• Grammar emperors pupils

Though most grammar lessons require the presence of a teacher in the classroom, several language teaching labs have included this feature in their curriculum. Many digital language teaching labs with audio-visual grammar teaching resources for schools have been developed with empowering technology.