Episode 7: Grammar Instruction for English Learners
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American English as a Second Language (AESL) Podcast by Maestro Sersea
S1 · E7
May 25, 2026
10:39
Episode notes
The role of grammar instruction in second language teaching has been one of the most contentious debates in applied linguistics for the past half century. Pendulum swings between grammar-heavy structural approaches and meaning-focused communicative methods have left many practitioners confused about what the research actually recommends. The contemporary consensus, supported by decades of classroom-based research, is both nuanced and practical: grammar instruction matters, but its effectiveness depends enormously on how, when, and for whom it is delivered.
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Adult Education as a Second Language, Podcast, AESL,
Adult English Learners
American English
Adult ESL
ESL students
English for English learners
ESL students podcast
AESL
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