TEACHING ENGLISH GRAMMAR TO STUDENTS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION

Maja Ivancevic Otanjac

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229
Last page
234

Abstract


The aim of this paper is to present how grammar is taught in an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course with regard to the available learning conditions. It describes learning environment and students’ differences at the Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Belgrade. The paper also briefly reflects the importance of grammar instruction in an ESP course, the factors which influence successful learning, the importance of corrective feedback and limitations of formal instruction.


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