Problems and Solutions of Grammar Teaching in the Context of China

Taking the Existential Clauses “There Be” as An Example

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  • Ke Xu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202411_7(11).0003

Keywords:

Grammar teaching, Existential clauses “there be”second-language transfer, Teaching from examples.

Abstract

Due to different contexts, second language learners may counter various problems in grammar learning. Hence, the root of the problems should be figured out to help students learn the target grammar effectively. For Chinese students, grammar learning is a relatively difficult and complex part in English learning, especially for beginner and low- level students. The aim of this paper is to explore the causes of the problems and evaluate the main approaches related to grammar teaching: teaching from rules and teaching from examples in the context of China. It found that first language (L1) transfer and second language (L2) interference lead to the main problems. To solve them, noticing is the crucial stage in language acquisition. therefore, teaching from examples is suitable for this pattern. Besides, intead of applying repeated drills, grammar practice should be integrated into meaningful communicative situations.

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2024-10-11

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Xu, Ke. 2024. “Problems and Solutions of Grammar Teaching in the Context of China: Taking the Existential Clauses ‘There Be’ As An Example”. International Journal of Social Science and Education Research 7 (11): 14-25. https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202411_7(11).0003.