Paragraph 4. So if practice is so important, is grammar necessary at all? It certainly is. Grammar is the structure and rules of the language. Correct grammar is necessary in order to be able to communicate effectively. And the teacher will definitely spend class time explaining grammar and clearing up your questions so that students can practice it correctly. But we think that doing repetitive grammar drills in class is not maximizing your class time because it is something that students could do at home, without your classmates or the teacher. Since we have only three hours of class per week, we prefer focusing only on those activities which require the presence of other students or the teacher.
Paragraph 5. So should students practice in class and do grammar exercises at home? English is like learning tennis; it does not only require taking lessons, it also requires hours and hours of practice. In addition to in-class practice, to really improve and advance, students need to make an effort to use English outside of class – not just doing grammar exercises, but also reading books and magazines, writing letters and compositions, seeing movies, listening to music, and speaking to other people.
