Welcome to the final lesson of the course!
Now that you’ve explored contextualised grammar, functional grammar, scaffolding, and full-sequence lesson planning, this final page brings everything together and gives you a set of high-quality resources if you’d like to go deeper.
Below, you’ll find:
- Your core bibliography (the classics!)
- Curated extra reading
- A set of videos and webinars that are accessible and helpful for ongoing PD
Let’s get into it.
📚 Core Bibliography
These are foundational texts in grammar teaching — clear, practical, and widely used around the world.
- Ur, P. (2012). Grammar Practice Activities: A Practical Guide for Teachers. Cambridge University Press.
A highly practical book packed with adaptable grammar activities. - Thornbury, S. (1999). How to Teach Grammar. Longman.
A concise, readable guide to grammar pedagogy; still a staple in teacher training. - Celce-Murcia, M., & Larsen-Freeman, D. (1999). The Grammar Book: An ESL/EFL Teacher’s Course. Heinle & Heinle.
The “big one” — the most comprehensive reference on grammar for teachers. - Harmer, J. (2015). The Practice of English Language Teaching. Pearson.
A broader methodology text with excellent sections on grammar and lesson design.
📝 Extra Reading & Articles (All Links Working)
These are short, practical reads from Cambridge University Press ELT — accessible, relevant, and grounded in current practice.
- Resources for Classroom Practice – Cambridge ELT Blog
A useful overview of practical teaching tools and strategies (including grammar).
https://www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/2021/07/20/resources-classroom-practice/?utm_source=chatgpt.com - Cambridge ELT Blog – Grammar Teaching Tips and Ideas
Browse a range of readable teacher-focused articles on grammar, context, and scaffolding.
https://www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/category/grammar/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
🎥 Videos & Webinars (All Links Working)
These videos are excellent for continuing your professional development.
1. Scott Thornbury – Teaching Grammar Creatively
A modern, engaging overview of creative grammar teaching from one of the most influential ELT voices.
2. Cambridge University Press ELT – Teaching Grammar Communicatively
A clear explanation of how to integrate grammar into meaningful communication.
3. BBC Learning English – Grammar Playlists
Short, lively clips showing grammar used in real contexts — great for teachers and learners.
✔️ What to Do Next
These resources are here to support your ongoing growth as an ELT professional. You might:
- Watch one of the webinars as a follow-up reflection
- Read a short Cambridge article and try one idea in your next lesson
- Explore BBC clips to find authentic examples of grammar “in the wild”
- Or revisit your favourite sections from the bibliography to deepen your understanding
When you’re ready, complete the final course quiz — and congratulations on making it to the end of the course!
