EMPIRICAL RESEARCH OF USING INDUCTIVE WAYS OF TEACHING GRAMMAR IN TESOL

Abstract

Grammar instruction is crucial for mastering students' language proficiency and their ability to apply grammar patterns in oral and written forms of communication. However, students' motivation to learn grammar has always been one of the key variables in successful foreign language grammar acquisition. Modern teachers have to deal with destructed students' attention, low motivation to learn grammatical materials by heart, and the inability of students to remember grammar patterns for a long period of time. The present investigation attempts to analyze the main obstacles hindering the development of students' grammar skills. On the basis of the survey findings, inductive methods of teaching grammar were proposed as effective approaches to enhance students' motivation to learn grammar.. Visual learning materials and grammar games are presented as digital tools to increase students; motivation. Based on the obtained results, it is highly recommended to apply inductive methods in ESL classrooms to facilitate students’ natural acquisition of grammar.