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The Big BEASTS of English Grammar: What we Need to UNLEARN - Graham Burton

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Does the grammar that is normally taught match the evidence corpus linguistics shows? Dr. Graham Burton helps us dissect the big beasts of English grammar.

Dr. Graham Burton is assistant professor at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Italy). His main research interests are applications of corpus linguistics to language teaching, materials development, pedagogic grammar, academic writing and multilingualism.

He has two recent book publications, Grammar in ELT and ELT Materials: Evaluating its History and Current Practice and The Big Beasts of English Grammar: An Exploration of Form and Function in Conversations

*Discount codes:

In this episode, Graham discusses:

  • Corpus Linguistics in Language Teaching
  • Benefits of Corpus for Learners
  • The Big Beasts of English Grammar
  • Example-Driven Grammar Teaching
  • What Teachers Should Unlearn about Grammar
  • Challenges in Teaching Grammar
  • Prototypical vs. Natural Grammar Usage
  • Misconceptions in Grammar Teaching
  • The Evolution of Grammar Teaching
  • What the CELTA Should Do to "Re-do" Grammar
  • The History of Pedagogical Grammar
  • Why the word "grammar" was negative (and "structure" was used instead)

FOR MORE FROM GRAHAM BURTON:

1. The Big Beasts of English Grammar: An Exploration of Form and Function in Conversations

Discount of 25% on ebook via Payhip only, using code bigbeasts25 (valid for 10 downloads only)

2. Grammar in ELT and ELT Materials: Evaluating its History and Current Practice

Discount of 40% on hardbook or ebook, using code ELT40 (valid until the end of July, 2025)

3. Connect with Graham on LinkedIn

Thank you for listening. Your support has been overwhelming and we couldn't do what we do without you. We hope this podcast serves as an effective CPD tool for you.

If you have a comment or question about today's show, we'd love to hear from you: [email protected]

RESOURCES TO HELP YOU:

1. Book a free 1:1 chat with us to strategize your teaching business.

2. Follow the LYE YouTube Channel

3. Learn how to monetize your teaching skills with TAP

4. Download our free guides for teacherpreneurs.

  continue reading

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50% off our CPD courses for podcast listeners - click here and use the code "TTT"

Does the grammar that is normally taught match the evidence corpus linguistics shows? Dr. Graham Burton helps us dissect the big beasts of English grammar.

Dr. Graham Burton is assistant professor at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Italy). His main research interests are applications of corpus linguistics to language teaching, materials development, pedagogic grammar, academic writing and multilingualism.

He has two recent book publications, Grammar in ELT and ELT Materials: Evaluating its History and Current Practice and The Big Beasts of English Grammar: An Exploration of Form and Function in Conversations

*Discount codes:

In this episode, Graham discusses:

  • Corpus Linguistics in Language Teaching
  • Benefits of Corpus for Learners
  • The Big Beasts of English Grammar
  • Example-Driven Grammar Teaching
  • What Teachers Should Unlearn about Grammar
  • Challenges in Teaching Grammar
  • Prototypical vs. Natural Grammar Usage
  • Misconceptions in Grammar Teaching
  • The Evolution of Grammar Teaching
  • What the CELTA Should Do to "Re-do" Grammar
  • The History of Pedagogical Grammar
  • Why the word "grammar" was negative (and "structure" was used instead)

FOR MORE FROM GRAHAM BURTON:

1. The Big Beasts of English Grammar: An Exploration of Form and Function in Conversations

Discount of 25% on ebook via Payhip only, using code bigbeasts25 (valid for 10 downloads only)

2. Grammar in ELT and ELT Materials: Evaluating its History and Current Practice

Discount of 40% on hardbook or ebook, using code ELT40 (valid until the end of July, 2025)

3. Connect with Graham on LinkedIn

Thank you for listening. Your support has been overwhelming and we couldn't do what we do without you. We hope this podcast serves as an effective CPD tool for you.

If you have a comment or question about today's show, we'd love to hear from you: [email protected]

RESOURCES TO HELP YOU:

1. Book a free 1:1 chat with us to strategize your teaching business.

2. Follow the LYE YouTube Channel

3. Learn how to monetize your teaching skills with TAP

4. Download our free guides for teacherpreneurs.

  continue reading

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