EFFECTIVE WAYS OF TEACHING PAST TENSES IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Keywords:
Keywords: past tenses, grammar teaching, communicative approach, storytelling, task-based learning, corrective feedback.Abstract
This article examines effective methods of teaching past tenses in English,
focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects of grammar instruction. It analyzes
common learner difficulties, including confusion between tense and aspect, and
highlights strategies such as explicit explanation, inductive learning, storytelling, role-
plays, and task-based activities. The importance of corrective feedback and the
integration of digital tools are also discussed. The study concludes that a balanced
approach combining accuracy and communicative practice is essential for successful
mastery of past tense forms.
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