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Teaching Grammar in an English as a Foreign Language (Efl) Context

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 July 2015

Lisa Garrett
Lisa Garrett*
Affiliation:
RATEP Cairns, Tropical North Queensland TAFE, Eureka Street, Manunda, Queensland, 4075, Australia
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Abstract

This paper is based on my recent experiences as a classroom teacher in Coconut Island State School on Poruma (Coconut Island), a Torres Strait primary school, and discusses best practice in explicitly instructing Islander students in Standard Australian English grammar. I argue for a variety of approaches, informed by a careful consideration of the students’ cultural understandings and their language needs. These are crucial for determining which grammatical approach is most effective in ensuring effective independent second language acquisition in Standard Australian English.

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Research Article
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The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education , Volume 31 , 2003 , pp. 35 - 40
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2003

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