Teaching English Grammar in ESL Classes

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 Are you a TEFL teacher looking for some new and engaging ways to teach grammar to your ESL students? Look no further! In this blog post, we will explore some fun and practical activities that will not only make learning grammar more enjoyable for your students, but also help them to use it in a communicative and practical way. With the use of snakes and ladders, storytelling, and reading comprehensions, your students will improve their grammar skills while staying engaged in the lesson. Let's jump right in and explore these exciting TEFL teaching tips!


1. Snakes and Ladders: A Fun Twist on Grammar Activities
Snakes and Ladders is a popular board game that can be easily incorporated into your grammar lessons. Simply create a game board with different grammar rules and give each student a token to use as a game piece. The goal of the game is for students to correctly use the grammar rule on the square they land on. If they do so, they can move up the ladder. If they make a grammar mistake, they slide down a snake. This not only adds an element of fun to the lesson, but also reinforces the correct use of grammar rules in a practical way.

2. Storytelling to Correct Mistakes
Incorporating storytelling into your grammar lessons can help to keep learners engaged while also providing a natural platform for correcting mistakes. Encourage your students to create their own stories or retell a popular tale using the grammar rules they have learned. As they tell their story, listen closely and take note of any grammar mistakes. Once the student finishes, go back and highlight the areas where they made mistakes and discuss the correct grammar usage. This method not only allows for a more interactive learning experience, but also helps students to see the practical application of grammar in everyday language.

3. Reading Comprehensions to Reinforce Grammar Rules
Reading comprehensions are an excellent tool for ESL teachers to use when teaching grammar. Not only do they provide practice with reading and comprehension skills, but they can also be used to reinforce grammar rules. Choose a reading passage that includes the specific grammar rule your students are learning. As they read, ask them to identify the grammar rule and explain how it is used in the passage. You can also have them complete comprehension questions that require them to use the grammar rule correctly in their responses. This activity not only reinforces the grammar rule, but also allows for a more practical and communicative approach to using it.

Incorporating these grammar activities into your lessons will not only make learning more enjoyable for your students, but also help them to use grammar in a communicative and practical way. Don't forget to mix things up and keep your ESL teacher toolbox full of fun and easy ESL grammar activities. With the use of snakes and ladders, storytelling, and reading comprehensions, your students will be well on their way to mastering grammar in a fun and practical way. Happy teaching!


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