4 often overlooked grammar points you should teach

If you look at the table of contents of any course book, you will notice that the grammar section is often dominated by verb tenses and verb forms. Are there other grammar points that we should be focusing on, though? In this vlog, Rubens Heredia shares four grammar points that have a great impact on communication and should not be overlooked.

Have these tips worked for you? Is there anything you would add to the list? Share your ideas in the comments or on our social media, and let us know how you get on with Rubens’ tips!

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Tsang, A. Wu, S. and Ho, O. (2022). The tricky ‘s’: how to teach food and foods?. Modern English Teacher, 31 (2).

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