In this lesson, we’re diving into the big one — contextualised grammar teaching. If grammar were a person, this is the version that’s actually fun at parties… or at least the version that tries.
So what’s this all about?
Well, instead of throwing rules, tables, and verb charts at learners like confetti, contextualised grammar starts with meaning. We look at grammar as something that naturally shows up in real communication — stories, conversations, emails, videos — and we teach it where it lives, not as a standalone museum exhibit behind glass.
In this lesson, we’re going to explore:
- Why “rules-first” teaching often backfires
- How context helps learners notice grammar more naturally
- How to use short texts, dialogues, and tasks to set up grammar discovery
- Fun ways to highlight a structure without turning into a Grammar Drill Sergeant
I’ll walk you through examples, show you some quick strategies you can steal immediately, and help you rethink how grammar actually connects to the rest of your lessons — because it does, even if coursebooks sometimes pretend otherwise.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to explain exactly what contextualised grammar teaching is, recognise it in action, and use it in your own classes without rewriting your entire syllabus.
Alright — take a breath, get comfy, and let’s get started.
When you’re done, take the quiz for this lesson, and then join me in Lesson 2, where we look at functional grammar and how meaning shapes form.
