CONSCIOUSNESS-RAISING TO LEARN GRAMMAR AND PRACTICE DISCOURSE: EXPLORING THE CHALLENGES

The debate on the discrete use of grammar is a matter of conflict and controversy among the students in language education. Still, one cannot deny the importance of grammar in language for its eventual use in interactional communication. Structural units of language like grammar, lexis and phonology are prerequisite for learning a language. Communication cannot be done in an erratic language and without appropriate grammar in expression. Mere learning and understanding grammar rules is not sufficient, rather one should acquire these language units in an interactive use of the language. This paper discusses on the importance of learning grammar for developing discursive skills and the authentic use of language in communication.