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A pedagogic grammar is a description of how to use the grammar of a language to communicate, for people wanting to learn the target language.

A prescriptive grammar is a set of rules about language based on how people think language should be used.

A generative grammar is a set of rules that tries to include all examples of correct language and predict how these will be formed.

This is a teacher led auction. It can be played with mixed language points which are causing difficulty or on a specific area.

Grammar teaching doesn’t need to be dull or book-bound.

A descriptive grammar is a set of rules about language based on how it is actually used. In a descriptive grammar there is no right or wrong language.

Looking for some new ways to approach grammar? Our Teaching grammar poster gives you some ideas to take into the classroom.

In this article, informed by the Lexical Approach, I reflect on grammar instruction in the classroom, including my own teaching, and make suggestions on how it can be 'lexicalised'.

Making grammar more interesting for students is one of the great challenges any EFL teacher faces.

Say the word ‘grammar’ to teenagers and you might be met by yawns or icy stares. But don’t be daunted – the experience can be positive, or even fun.