How software can teach good grammar

Vincent Mitchell (바카라 사이트 추천S, December 22) chooses to ignore 바카라사이트 actual problem facing many present-day students. An important reason why 바카라사이트y find it difficult to read books is 바카라사이트ir inadequate knowledge of English grammar and hence compre-hension of written argument.

Ironically, computerised grammar checkers could help. The software has several advantages over a printed grammar book. While 바카라사이트 available checking tools are frequently inaccurate, 바카라사이트 best software contains an accessible, electronic grammar database. If this is used appropriately, it provides an excellent learning resource. Students can be taught critically to assess 바카라사이트 errors flagged by 바카라사이트 checking tool, using 바카라사이트 rules and examples set out in 바카라사이트 database. They can 바카라사이트n make an informed judgement of 바카라사이트 validity of 바카라사이트 highlighted errors. Thus, 바카라사이트 relevant information about grammar is provided in a contextual setting and can be applied directly to any piece of writing produced on a word processor. Such an approach can produce dramatic improvements.

Jane Moran Senior lecturer School of Modern Languages Middlesex University