Grammar Specialists?!

[onlycw]

Hi Guys:

are there grammar teachers out there? I heard of a job which requires a grammar specialist.

Is this because the established teachers know how students loathe grammar?

This would be for grades 7-9 and be my first teaching job here.

Thanks,

Chris

[happyrobert]

Hmmmmmm.

This be your first teaching job?

(Sorry, can't resist shooting fish in a barrel.)

[mizzi39]

OK I'll shoot first. OP, if you are unsure about teaching grammar you should seriously consider taking a TEFL BEFORE attempting such a thing.

There are many teachers who have a good grasp of English grammar, but get totally stumped when trying to convey it to L2 students (both adults and children).

Just my bullet and 2 bahts worth. :jap:

Edited April 28, 2011 by mizzi39

[Scott]

I know a few people, but very few, that have a comprehensive understanding of grammar. Grammar is difficult to teach for the average teacher.

Best of luck.

[onlycw]

Point taken. To get back to the original question, there are such unfortunate teachers who exclusively have to teach L2 grammar?

Just wondering.

Regards - Chris