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We are al exhausted from memorising grammar rules. However, the most natural and enjoyable way to learn a language is to engage oneself in the world of real stories and characters. Stories and literature provide the opportunity to follow and use the living version of language. How about exploring grammar not only in books but also with characters?
1. Learning Through Stories
Reading stories and novels means internalising grammar structures in a real-world context. Instead of memorising rules, exploring them within a natural narrative and learning alongside the characters' experiences is a more effective learning method. Stories and literature are also one of the best ways to learn vocabulary, everyday expressions, and idioms.
2. What To Do When Reading?
When reading a text, it's essential to observe different grammatical structures, tenses, and conjunctions. It is necessary to compare formal and informal language use by examining the characters' dialogue. When encountering a new grammatical structure, try to understand its function. Asking questions like, "Why is the present tense used in this sentence?" is a practical way to explore grammar on your own.
3. Highlight The Structures
It's important not to limit yourself to simply underlining the structures you've learned. Create a visual learning environment by colour-coding different grammar structures. This visual method helps you remember grammar rules more effectively when reviewing the story you've read.
4. Build Your Own Sentences
You can write a scene or dialogue yourself in any reading text. You can put yourself in the characters' shoes and develop atrnative endings or complementary dialogues. These methods will improve both your grammar and your creativity. You can even do a mini role-playing game with your friends.
5. Read Various Genres
Don't limit yourself to classic stories and novels. Short stories, children's books, song lyrics, and movies with subtitles are also ideal resources for learning. Take notes from any movie scene and analyse the structure, or even create your own context using this example structure.