Everybody hates grammar, it is complicated and difficult for most students to learn correctly. In many ways, it is like mathematics with words rather than numbers. ( ) + ( ) + ( ) = ( ) Grammar, when understood and used correctly is the one element that will help you to improve your performance in all four of the different skills in international exams . ( speaking , writing , reading , and listening ) In speaking and writing, you have to be able to produce language that is grammatically correct. Grammatical correctness is a criterion that raters use when scoring your speaking and writing. Grammatical correctness refers to using a wide range of grammar structures and using them accurately. In reading and listening, you need to understand the language used. Even if you don’t have to actively use grammar yourself, you still need to understand com...
David White is an Australian English teacher who has been living in Peru since 2001. In partnership with his wife Claudia, they are the owners of ¨English For You Language Institute´, an institute that specializes in the teaching of all levels of English from Basic (A1) to Advanced (C2) including international exam preparation. They are also the owners of ELT Educational Services and David is also the Headmaster of the American School, a respected bilingual ib school in Northern Peru.