Love it or hate it, when learning a language you do
need a basic understanding of how words and
sentences fit together correctly. The more you practise the more the grammar rules will come naturally to you, and you won’t be struggling to find the right tense, preposition or pronoun.
If you’re a language learner, then the chances are you already have a love of words and a desire to speak correctly. Good grammar can only enhance this desire. If you speak correctly in your native language then you should strive to do so in your new language.
Challenge your skills
Don’t be scared of grammar
Yes, it can be boring, and yes, it can be difficult sometimes. But grasping grammar isn’t always as difficult as you think. You will be picking up correct grammar rules all the time as you learn your new language. Without even realising it you’ll be using superlatives, participles and adverbs. The challenge comes in understanding the formation of grammar, and how it makes the difference between using correct or incorrect language.
With the help and support of a teacher you will get to grips with your grammar. A good teacher will make learning grammar interesting, not daunting. They should dip in and out of the grammar book, selecting various subjects relevant to your level and stage of learning.
Grammar books
Grammar books are organised into categories. If you find you are studying your grammar book methodically from beginning to end you’re likely to have a problem. A grammar book is not intended to be read from A-Z, but used selectively as appropriate.
As with your dictionary, you should never be far from a good grammar book. Buying the best you can afford will be worth it. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced student your grammar book will enhance your language skills.
Warning!
Be careful with idioms and clichés. They often just don’t translate well into another language. The expression ‘lost in translation’ means a lot when using this type of expression. A good quality dictionary will show you the equivalent meaning of an idiom or cliché, if there is one. For the more serious learner a monolingual dictionary can be helpful in giving alternative phrases and expressions.
So although you may be thinking about skipping the grammar lessons and moving on to the ‘nice’ parts of language learning, stop and think. Having the knowledge and understanding of when to use certain grammatical rules is paramount to achieving good language skills. You’re more likely to sound like a native speaker if you present your words in the correct order and tense.
need a basic understanding of how words and
sentences fit together correctly. The more you practise the more the grammar rules will come naturally to you, and you won’t be struggling to find the right tense, preposition or pronoun.
If you’re a language learner, then the chances are you already have a love of words and a desire to speak correctly. Good grammar can only enhance this desire. If you speak correctly in your native language then you should strive to do so in your new language.
Challenge your skills
Don’t be scared of grammar
Yes, it can be boring, and yes, it can be difficult sometimes. But grasping grammar isn’t always as difficult as you think. You will be picking up correct grammar rules all the time as you learn your new language. Without even realising it you’ll be using superlatives, participles and adverbs. The challenge comes in understanding the formation of grammar, and how it makes the difference between using correct or incorrect language.
With the help and support of a teacher you will get to grips with your grammar. A good teacher will make learning grammar interesting, not daunting. They should dip in and out of the grammar book, selecting various subjects relevant to your level and stage of learning.
Grammar books
Grammar books are organised into categories. If you find you are studying your grammar book methodically from beginning to end you’re likely to have a problem. A grammar book is not intended to be read from A-Z, but used selectively as appropriate.
As with your dictionary, you should never be far from a good grammar book. Buying the best you can afford will be worth it. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced student your grammar book will enhance your language skills.
Warning!
Be careful with idioms and clichés. They often just don’t translate well into another language. The expression ‘lost in translation’ means a lot when using this type of expression. A good quality dictionary will show you the equivalent meaning of an idiom or cliché, if there is one. For the more serious learner a monolingual dictionary can be helpful in giving alternative phrases and expressions.
So although you may be thinking about skipping the grammar lessons and moving on to the ‘nice’ parts of language learning, stop and think. Having the knowledge and understanding of when to use certain grammatical rules is paramount to achieving good language skills. You’re more likely to sound like a native speaker if you present your words in the correct order and tense.
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