COURSE AIMS

This course aims to deepen teachers’ understanding of English grammar and enhance their ability to teach it communicatively and confidently.

Through ten comprehensive units, participants explore grammar from both a theoretical and practical classroom perspective, developing the skills to:

• Analyse grammar beyond rules, focusing on form, meaning, and use.
• Design contextualised, communicative grammar lessons.
• Apply advanced techniques such as guided discovery, consciousness-raising, and task-based learning.
• Diagnose and respond to learner errors effectively.
• Integrate grammar seamlessly into speaking, writing, reading, and listening lessons.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is designed for:

• English language teachers (CELTA-level or above) who wish to deepen their grammar knowledge and refine their teaching practice.
• Teacher trainers seeking structured resources to support professional development programmes.
• DELTA and postgraduate students who want to consolidate their grammar analysis and pedagogical application skills.
• Experienced teachers aiming to update their methodology with modern communicative grammar techniques.

Recommended English level: C1 or above.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

✅ Comprehensive Coverage: Explores grammar from linguistic, pedagogical, and communicative perspectives.
✅ Practical Application: Every lesson bridges theory with classroom tasks, ready for immediate use.
✅ CELTA/DELTA-Inspired Design: Follows professional teacher training standards with reflective practice built in.
✅ Flexible Learning: Self-study format allows you to progress at your own pace.
✅ Real-World Focus: Uses authentic texts, dialogues, and classroom contexts to demonstrate grammar in action.
✅ Reflective Teaching Growth: Encourages professional self-awareness and continuous improvement through journaling and lesson design.

COURSE OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Analyse grammar deeply, linking form, meaning, and use in communicative contexts.
2. Plan and deliver grammar lessons that integrate accuracy, fluency, and learner engagement.
3. Diagnose and correct learner errors effectively using evidence-based feedback strategies.
4. Select and adapt authentic materials to highlight grammar in real communication.
5. Design guided discovery and task-based activities to promote independent learning.
6. Demonstrate reflective practice, evaluating their own lessons for improvement.
7. Teach grammar as communication, not as a set of isolated rules.