GRAMMAR INSTRUCTION: TRADITIONAL VS. COMMUNICATIVE APPROACHES

Abstract

 Grammar instruction in English Language Teaching (ELT) has long been a topic of debate among educators and linguists. This article explores two predominant approaches to grammar instruction: the traditional approach, which focuses on explicit, rule-based teaching, and the communicative approach, which emphasizes language use in real-world contexts. The traditional method, often associated with rote memorization, drills, and teacher-centered instruction, has been critiqued for its lack of engagement and practical applicability in real communication. In contrast, the communicative approach encourages students to focus on meaning, fluency, and interaction, integrating grammar instruction into functional communication tasks.