Role Of Grammar In Teaching And Learning English As Second Language; Innovative Approaches And Technological Advancements For Modern Era Learners - An Outlook

Abstract

Grammar is the system and structure of a language consisting of syntax, morphology, phonology and semantics. Since the emergence of English Language teaching, there is an ongoing debate over whether grammar is needed for the acquisition of the language. But knowledge of grammar will have good impact on learner’s language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. As Professor David Crystal explained that “sentences exist to make sense of words; grammar makes sense of sentences”. Grammar is bound up with the meaning and effect of what one intend to write and say; it gives  the words to talk about the choices one makes when communicate. Learning and understanding grammar will help the learner to speak English effectively and fluently. The availability of current practices in teaching L2 to the modern era learners do not cater to their needs. Hence this paper emphasizes the importance of grammar in teaching and learning English and significant use of emerging technological tools to teach grammar which is the fundamental for learning any second language.