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amused
- 2016-05-08
In response to Re Faking relevance (nijao)
I choose not to 'teach grammar' in China because Chinese teachers do a relatively good job teaching students English grammar and I believe, as you suggest, that grammar is not important in oral language. Chinese students are already hesitant to risk speaking because of their fear of making errors; additional pressure is counterproductive in supporting their oral language practice.
The problem with double negatives in non-native speakers is not grammatical; double negative use by Chinese speakers impacts meaning and comprehension. Misuse of double negatives obscures understanding.
If a Chinese student says to me: "I don't really not understand."... I'm lost.
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