Teaching grammar to adult English language learners: focus on form

Series or Serial: CAELA Network Brief

Publisher: Center for Applied Linguistics

Published At: Washington, DC

Date Published: Apr 2009

Distributor: Center for Applied Linguistics

Source Address: 4646 40th Street, N.W.

Source City/State/Zip: Washington DC 20016-1859

Phone: (202)-362-0700

Material Type: Information Analysis

Intended Audience: General

Physical Media: Print

Physical Description: 4 p.

Subjects: Adult Education; English (Second Language); Grammar

Abstract:
This brief reviews the evolution of grammar instruction for adult English language learners and provides information on evidence-based strategies for teaching grammar through focus-on-form techniques. Examples of instructional activities and suggestions for future research are given. A list of references is included.

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