Teaching Grammar At The Level Of Discourse And Its Effect On Learners Understanding And Using Of English

Abstract

This paper deals with the role of grammar in language teaching and the way it should be taught. It investigates an alternative approach of teaching grammar which emphasizes raising learners' awareness to discourse so that they can understand and use the grammatical structures accurately and effectively. It is proposed in this article that grammar is best explained and understood when it is embedded in meaningful context and discourse.