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Another Guide to English Grammar
Sep. 3rd, 2009 01:53 pmI'm not sure how helpful this will be for anyone who is trying to learn English as a second language, but I think for those of us who have been scarred by the ordinary approach to teaching English grammar, you might find these postings useful. Suzette Hayden Elgin is a professional linguist, and she is posting pieces from her course on English grammar that starts with the assumption that as native English speakers, you already know the grammar. And by the way, a lot of what is taught as English grammar is rubbish.
http://ozarque.livejournal.com/tag/american+english+grammar
Will get you just the postings on American English grammar. Since it's a LiveJournal, the first postings are at the bottom.
I realize grammar isn't something that everyone likes to think about, but take a look. I think you'll find her approach somewhat easier to understand and agree with, even if it does require you to think about that grammar stuff.
http://ozarque.livejournal.com/tag/american+english+grammar
Will get you just the postings on American English grammar. Since it's a LiveJournal, the first postings are at the bottom.
I realize grammar isn't something that everyone likes to think about, but take a look. I think you'll find her approach somewhat easier to understand and agree with, even if it does require you to think about that grammar stuff.
