![]() ![]() So, how can we teach the past perfect tense so that it may be fully grasped by our students? Here are the steps: But it must be taught, never overlooked, or your students will be lacking something that they need to take their English fluency to the next level. ![]() In fact, there are some “native” English speakers who don’t use it either (along with otherįorms of “correct” English). How to teach the ever-elusive past perfect tense Yes, it’s hard to find an ESL student who spontaneously uses the past perfect tense. Let’s move on to some examples, and you'll see what I mean. It’s actually quite simple: by teaching grammar in context. So, how do we as ESL teachers teach them essential grammar and give them what we need, rather than boring them to death with “the rules”. They want to speak, read, and write in English. They don't want to know all of these rules they’re not interested in them. At least not in teaching English as a second language. In my experience, grammar shouldn’t be taught “by the book”. Of course, teachers know correct grammar rules, but it's one thing to know them, and another thing to effectively teach them, and transmit them so that students not only understand the rules, but also apply them correctly. Mention the word “grammar” and students will cringe. 5 New Fun Ways to Teach Grammar to ESL Students ![]()
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