Abstract

The paper is based on the related studies of grammar teaching theories and different strategies. It starts with two general views towards grammar teaching. Considering both of the opinions are too extreme, the writer points out that the two opinions actually do not conflict with each other and grammar teaching should be given proper focus on. This is followed by the explanation of grammar, the importance and necessity of grammar teaching. Directed against the current situation, that is, both the students and teachers think grammar as a boring and hard work, the writer of this paper analyses the disadvantages of the traditional teaching pattern and the popular communicative pattern which is advocated by many scholars nowadays. Then the writer shows some favorable new methods that can make grammar teaching more interesting, and the grammatical content which can facilitate language learning but has been neglected for many years. Through the introduction of these strategies, the writer arrives at the conclusion that so long as the teacher can apply the teaching methods properly, the seemingly boring grammar can be fun.

Keywords: grammar; grammar teaching; different views; new approaches

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Literature Review-1

3. The Definition and Importance of Grammar-4

3.1 The definition of grammar-4

3.2 The importance of grammar teaching-4

4. The Present Situation of Grammar Teaching-5

5. Measures to Improve Grammar Teaching-7

5.1 The grammar teaching content-7

5.2 The grammar teaching methods-8

6. Conclusion-12

Works Cited-14