Grammar

The time spent on learning grammar could be better spent on more essential language skills, such as practice in reading, writing, speaking, and giving/receiving feedback.

Learning grammar is helpful for learning how to read and write, but it is pointless for learning how to speak effectively.

Proper grammar is important in helping us to communicate and understand one another. Sentence structure is important in speaking, reading, and writing.

Studying grammar will not help one to speak fluently in another language. Only through practice in speaking the language can one acquire it.

We already learn proper grammar simply through language acquisition. By practicing reading, writing, and speaking, we learn better how to hone our skills to become more effective at communication. Studying grammar only impedes student progress.