Teachers are often puzzled when they approach teaching grammar for a couple of reasons. Particularly if they are native english speakers, they often don’t feel like they know formal grammar rules very well. They just know when a phrase or sentence “sounds right.”

The other big struggle for teachers is not knowing what order makes sense to teach grammar rules to their students.

But the bottom line is ESL students do need to learn grammar so that they have a framework, a safety net, to rely on as they learn and practice the language. In fact, students often ask me for help with grammar and give a sigh of relief when they are handed a grammar worksheet. Remember, those rules provide them with a sense of safety.

In this podcast episode, I will break down the most important grammar points to touch upon when you get a new beginner English learner and the suggested order in which to teach them.
Here is what you will hear about Grammar for English Learners:

Reasons you may feel overwhelmed by teaching grammar
Reasons it is important to teach grammar to your English Learners
What grammar rules are most important to teach
What order I suggest teaching grammar
Activity suggestions specific to the age of your students

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15. How to Teach Grammar to English Learners