摘要
Should grammar be taught at all?Is it a hindrance or anaid?Communicative language teaching approach seems to havecast doubts on the value of grammar teaching.The present paperargues that the positive effect of grammar in College Englishteaching and learning should not be overlooked.Grammar servesas a means to the final achievement of language proficiency.Itis time for language teachers to reconsider the role of grammarand to come up with a more appropriate and thus,moreeffective treatment of grammar in College English teaching.
Should grammar be taught at all?Is it a hindrance or an aid?Communicative language teaching approach seems to have cast doubts on the value of grammar teaching.The present paper argues that the positive effect of grammar in College English teaching and learning should not be overlooked.Grammar serves as a means to the final achievement of language proficiency.It is time for language teachers to reconsider the role of grammar and to come up with a more appropriate and thus,more effective treatment of grammar in College English teaching.
