How to Make Your Grammar Lessons More Interesting #1

Grammar is sometimes known to be not so interesting . . .

 

I must disagree, though, because in most cases I find grammar absolutely fascinating. :-)

 

But if you, or your students, are not in the same opinion as me, there are some things you can do to increase interest and involvement (not to mention results!):

 

Tip #1

Make sure the student understands all the words and terms in the subject you are trying to teach.

 

Incorrect example: teaching the passive voice without explaining what "voice" actually means in this context.

 

Correct example: explaining what a "voice" means first. Also, make sure the student fully understands the terms SUBJECT and OBJECT, since they will encounter them shortly

 

And by the way, a voice in this context means:

The form of a verb that shows whether the subject of a sentence performs the action or is affected by it.

If it performs the action - we call it the active voice.

If it is affected by the action - we call it the passive voice. 

 

 

There are more tips to come.

Source:

http://www.really-learn-english.com/easy-english-grammar.html