Topic: Semantic structure of the English words content

Chapter 2. The importance of grammar rules teaching English to learners.
2.1 Correct usage of grammar rules.
Grammar translation method was the most popular and widely used method for language teaching between the ages of 1840 to 1940. But this method was first used for teaching and learning Latin language which was not the language of common use at that time. Latin was considered as a classic language. The learners were made able to study the literature of Latin language through learning the grammatical rules of language and learning the vocabulary so that learners may translate the language in their first language and in the second language. Grammar translation method was criticized intensively in the nineteenth century because it was considered that this method cannot fulfill the demands of language learning in nineteenth century.
Each sentence is just a jumbled pile of words!
English grammar is one of the most important elements of your language study. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most complex and difficult.³
In this article, we’ll show you why English grammar matters in different situations, from informal conversations to professional communication.
We’ll also help you study grammar more efficiently by focusing on the concepts that are most important to you—plus three key English grammar rules How Important Is English Grammar in Daily Life?
Correct grammar is your key to speaking English fluently and confidently. Knowing your grammar will help you avoid errors that make your English sound strange to native speakers.
But there are certain situations in which English grammar is especially important. For example, if you’re going for a job interview in an English-speaking country, the employer will be interested in the quality of your spoken and written English. In fact, in a recent survey of U.K. job recruiters, 50% said that bad spelling and grammar was the biggest reason they would dislike an application.
Correct grammar won’t just demonstrate your English skills—it’ll also show that you’re diligent and have an eye for detail.
This is equally important if you’re aiming to study abroad. Colleges and universities are likely to assess your academic English based largely on your knowledge of English grammar.
Grammar is even important for your social life. Did you know that people on online dating apps are 14% less likely to chat with someone who uses poor grammar? Plus, when you’re meeting new people or visiting new places, the last thing you want is to be misunderstood! To avoid confusing your friends, or even ordering more drinks than you intended, you need to have a firm idea of how to structure your words.
With all that said, remember that in some situations it’s okay to relax your grammar. When you’re texting a close friend, for example, it’s fine to use casual or more simplified language. Talking online is a fantastic way to connect with native speakers and other English learners in a friendly and pressure-free environment.
How to Practice the English Grammar That’s Most Important to You
As we just saw, English grammar is important to different people for different reasons. If you’re learning basic grammar for a trip to the U.S., you have different needs than someone who’s applying to an undergraduate program at an English-speaking university.
So, how do you focus your grammar study on the most important concepts for you?
Start by gathering some quality, comprehensive grammar resources to narrow down your learning. For example: Collins Easy Learning Grammar and Punctuation” has a very well-organized index (list of chapters) where you can easily choose topics that are unfamiliar to you. Maybe you already know about modal verbs, but… the present perfect continuous tense?! What’s that? Just turn to page 106 to find out.
The book includes lots of clear examples of how and why certain grammar is used in day-to-day language, so you’ll master the grammar you need in no time.
Fluent is the best (and most fun) tool to learn English grammar in real contexts. Fluent provides authentic English videos, like movie trailers, music videos, inspiring talks and more, that’ve been transformed into personalized language lessons.
Each video comes with interactive captions. Hover over any word and the video will automatically pause to give you a definition, picture and pronunciation. You’ll also see other videos that have the word, so you can learn how it’s used in different situations or grammatical contexts. Since you’re focusing on the words and phrases you don’t recognize, everyone has a unique learning experience—even from the same videos!
You’ll actively build your English skills while you absorb the language as native speakers really use it. For example, in this video where someone tells a story from their childhood, you’ll hear how English speakers use the past tense. You can check out the full video library for free with a Fluent trial.
As you study with these resources, keep a notebook of key grammatical ideas so you can look back on what you’ve covered. At the beginning of each week, choose a new area to focus on and challenge yourself to find a real life example each day. This will help you track your progress on the grammar concepts that are most important to you.
You can also make a note of confusing grammar that you hear or read in English. Once you begin to immerse yourself in English media, you’ll start to realize that you’re hearing certain phrases and structures again and again. Those are the important everyday grammar concepts you should focus on if you don’t already recognize them.
If you have English-speaking friends, don’t be afraid to ask them to help you out
. People are unlikely to correct your spoken grammar because they may worry about offending you. Tell your friends that you don’t mind them politely pointing out your errors, and they can help you find the right way of rephrasing your words.
A good friend will be patient and encouraging, because even native English speakers know that the grammar can be complicated.
3 English Grammar Rules That Are Important in Any Setting
Now that you know how to focus on your own most important English grammar, there are also a few rules that everybody needs to know.
Irregular Plurals
If you ask your friend to look after your dog, but you actually have seven dogs, your friend is in for a massive canine surprise.
Making a mistake with plurals is sure to cause confusion anywhere, from social situations to research labs. That’s why it’s so important to learn the rules—especially for irregular English plurals, which are tricky for non-native speakers.
In English, the standard way to form the plural is by adding the letter “s” to the end of a singular noun.
One cat → Two cats
One shoe → Two shoes
One bath → Two baths
This rule works most of the time, but unfortunately there are some exceptions.
Words that end in “ss” typically form the plural by adding “es” to the end. This is to avoid having a triple “s” at the end of a word, which would look and sound strange.
One goddess → Two goddesses
One business → Two businesses
Some words may stay the same in the plural as in the singular. For example, if you have one pet fish and you buy another, you now have two fish. If you fly in an aircraft
and then fly in another, you’ve now flown in two aircraft. There’s no rule to tell us which words will behave like this, but luckily the list isn’t too daunting. The proofreading website Vaping has come up with 101 examples of these words.
Some of them may be a little obscure, but you’ll see there are certainly some that you’ll use all the time. When you come across a word like this, make a note of it to help you remember that it’s different.
You may also start to see patterns among irregular plurals, but don’t rely on them without checking. For example, one goose becomes two geese, but one moose becomes two moose (not “Meese”).
These sorts of words are the most misleading and probably the hardest to get the hang of. One way of learning these irregular plurals is to create a table with two columns during your regular vocabulary study. When you learn an important piece of vocabulary, write the singular form in one column and the plural in the opposite column. Hang the table somewhere you’ll see it regularly, like on the back of your bedroom door or on your fridge.
Once you get used to seeing them, they’ll begin to look less odd!