Teaching grammar terms

I usually teach grammar based on the curriculum too. I rely on the textbook for structure but often supplement it with online resources to make the lessons more engaging. Using examples from real life or fun activities helps students understand and remember the rules better.

It depends. When I work with students to improve their fluency, their reading and listening skills, I use less grammar terms. For example, if I need to explain the Present simple tense, I just show three forms of the tense and examples of usage without pointing at how the structure is called grammarily. Me myself use the grammar terms much more less during the lesson as it is not the item of our focus.
But I have a small group of students that are taking UNT (Unified National Testing). I use every grammar term clearly and much more often as these students have to be very good at grammar and vocabulary to take UNT.

Hello! It looks like you're using a great method! By teaching grammar through listening and reading, students can see how it works in real situations. Keep it up!

That's a great point! Do you focus more on practice through exercises, or do you integrate it into conversations and real-life situations?

Hello! Using different worksheets is a great way to help your students practice. How do you adapt them to fit your context?

I believe it's important to start with basic grammar terms like "Tense," "Perfect," and "Past" to avoid overwhelming beginners. These simple terms provide a clear foundation for students and help them grasp essential concepts without confusion. At the early stages, the focus should be on helping students use language functionally and confidently.

However, as learners progress and their understanding deepens, I think it's beneficial to introduce more specific grammar terms. While it’s important not to overwhelm them, knowing terms like "Present Perfect," "Subjunctive," or "Relative Clause" allows students to gain a more nuanced understanding of grammar and use the language more accurately and flexibly.