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Bridging the gap: grammar as hypertext

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 December 2008

Nicole McBride  and
Karen Seago
Nicole McBride
Affiliation:
University of North London
Karen Seago
Affiliation:
University of North London
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Abstract

We argue that grammar is an important element of language learning and that adult learners need a combination of exposure and cognitive learning processes. We addres the pragmatics of reource driven grammar teaching and identify grammar as suitable for independent study if computer based. With reference to a hypertext grammar package developed at the University of North London, we argue that the interactivity of hypertext-based grammar bridges the gap between embedded grammar teaching and theoretical explanation of language. Which allow an intuitive gateway to grammar learning.

Type
Research Article
Information
ReCALL , Volume 9 , Issue 2 , November 1997 , pp. 17 - 25
Copyright
Copyright © European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning 1997

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