Re-imagining the grammar classics: The personalized gap fill

This is the first in a series of blog posts in which I’ll present a range of activities that can be used in class with minimal – or even no – preparation at all. Most of these activities revolve around reviewing or extending grammar structures, and as such are designed to be as flexible as possible and thus usable in many different situations. First up we look at a way of personalizing gap fill exercises so that they work in a more meaningful and motivational way in your language class. The personalized gap fill Gap fills are probably the most common type of exercise in the language classroom. What do you need? If you want to do this in the simplest way possible all you need is a pen and a board. Personalizing your gap fill will have a positive effect on your class! Setting things up for version 1 Learners copy down the sentences, fill in the gaps with the words and then decide if they are true or false. Let’s imagine how this works with a few examples using various grammar structures.

English Grammar Aids for Both Native Speakers and Students Continue reading the main story Video I’M going to be very careful writing this week’s column. I’m trying not to make any grammatical mistakes. Even though I’ve published millions of words, I’m certain some errors will slip through because we’re all guilty of making grammatical mistakes from time to time. But learning grammar is easier than ever now — with the right apps, of course. And they are not just for people learning English; they’re also good for those of us who already speak it. The free app Practice English Grammar from Cleverlize is among the most polished, and is easy to use for improving your grammar skills. Its main interface is a pleasing graphical display of your progress in each of the various modules. The flashcards are easy to read, with the bare minimum of information you need to know. The app is clean and professional with few frills, and I liked its no-nonsense style. Another option is the LearnEnglish Grammar app from the British Council. Grammar can be fun.