TOWARDS THE IMPROVEMENT OF TEACHING GRAMMAR AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL

Abstract

Grammar is regarded as the core of language systems .That is, the grammatical system of every language is the most significant element in language learning. So you cannot learn a language without learning its grammar. (Rutherford, 1980: 60;Widdowson, 1992:334).

To teach grammar effectively should not be limited to the teaching of collection of rules. Rather, it is assumed to reflect the way the native speaker speaks and to become a positive factor for provoking the students’ desire to learn.

Teaching grammar at the university level has proved ineffective because the objectives set behind teaching grammar are not adequately performed .To adopt an easy and an efficient textbook suitable to each stage can enrich the students’ understanding and help them to use the language properly .

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English