{"id":2822,"date":"2015-02-25T07:33:36","date_gmt":"2015-02-25T12:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/?p=2822"},"modified":"2020-10-02T13:01:04","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T17:01:04","slug":"how-to-teach-grammar-through-technology-webinar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/2015\/02\/25\/how-to-teach-grammar-through-technology-webinar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Teach Grammar Through Technology [Webinar]"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Transparent Language, we don\u2019t just support learners <\/em>of a foreign language, we support teachers<\/em>, too!\u00a0 That\u2019s why we started our Education Webinar<\/a> series earlier this year. We\u2019ve received so much positive feedback from attendees\u2014and requests from educators unable to attend\u2014that we\u2019re repeating the series in early 2015! Up next: how to teach grammar through technology. You can preview the webinar slides and register to join us below!<\/p>\n

Teaching Grammar Through Technology<\/a> <\/strong> from Transparent Language, Inc.<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n

What is the purpose of learning grammar?<\/h2>\n

The ultimate goal of many language learners is to communicate with others, so why bother sitting down with something as dull and dry as grammar? Consider this: the better our knowledge of grammar, the clearer we can speak, and the more likely it is that we will be understood. Grammar allows speakers to communicate clearly, but also form more complex, compelling sentences, resulting in more rewarding interactions in the language. And even if your goal is to speak at a high level, the ability to read and write in a language is paramount for proficiency. Having a strong knowledge of grammar helps develop these skills.<\/p>\n

Beyond the practical, learning grammar can be fun. (Gasp! We know.) Identifying patterns and making connections can be exciting and motivating. We all want that \u201cah ha!\u201d light bulb moment, and exploring the logic and grammar of a language is a great way to achieve that.<\/p>\n

What are the elements of an effective grammar lesson?<\/h2>\n

Any effective grammar lesson should include four components:<\/p>\n