The Impact of Communicative Approach to Grammar Teaching on EFL University Students’ Grammatical Knowledge and Oral Communication Ability (A Case of Georgian University)

Nino Tsulaia

doi:10.52340/sou.2023.19.10

Authors

Nino Tsulaia Sokhumi State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52340/sou.2023.19.10

Keywords:

Grammar teaching, grammatical competence, communicative language teaching, communicative competence, communicative grammar teaching

Abstract

Teaching grammar to students in a traditional approach does not help them use the language they have learned to communicate in real-life situations. The present study aims to investigate whether the communicative approach to grammar teaching has an impact on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) University students’ grammatical knowledge and oral communication ability. A quantitative approach was applied to the study. The sample of the study comprised 20 students. Data was gathered through the experiment pre- and post-test cycles. The results of the instruction showed significant success in students’ development of both grammatical competence and oral communication skill. The survey findings highlighted positive attitudes from the students taught with a new approach.

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