Chapter One 1 What is grammar? 1
1．Introduction 2
2．What is grammar? 2
3．Approaches to grammar 3
4．Grammar in action 7
5．The grammar of spoken and written language 12
6．Teaching grammar 15
7．Assessing grammar 24
8．Conclusion 34
Further Readings 34
Helpful Websites 35
References 35
Chapter Two 2 Grammar for beginning learners 37
1．Introduction 38
2．Syllabus design issues 39
3．Principles for teaching grammar to beginning learners 44
4．Tasks and materials 46
5．Grammar in the classroom 66
6．Assessing beginning learners 74
7．Conclusion 76
Further Readings 77
Helpful Websites 77
References 78
Chapter Three 3 Grammar for intermediate learners 79
1．Introduction 80
2．Syllabus design issues 80
3．Principles for teaching grammar to intermediate learners 85
4．Tasks and materials 91
5．Grammar in the classroom 102
6．Assessing intermediate learners 109
7．Conclusion 111
Further Readings 112
Helpful Websites 112
References 112
Chapter Four 4 Grammar for advanced learners 114
1．Introduction 115
2．Syllabus design issues 115
3．Principles for teaching grammar to advanced learners 119
4．Tasks and materials 126
5．Grammar in the classroom 140
6．Assessing advanced learners 148
7．Conclusion 155
Further Readings 155
Helpful Website 155
References 156
Chapter Five 5 Key issues in teaching grammar 157
1．Introduction 158
2．Teaching large multi-level classes 158
3．Catering to different learning styles 162
4．Using information technology 167
5．Conclusion 170
Further Readings 170
Helpful Websites 171
References 171
Glossary 172
Index 175
Credits 178