Pdf | Teaching Tenses Rosemary Aitken

Teaching Tenses: A Comprehensive Approach

• Use real-life examples: Use everyday situations and scenarios to illustrate the usage of each tense.
• Make it interactive: Incorporate games, role-plays, and group discussions to make learning tenses fun and engaging.
• Provide feedback: Offer constructive feedback and encouragement to help students build confidence in using the tenses.

• Aitken’s use of visual timelines
• The difference between form and meaning in tense instruction
• Common learner errors and how Aitken addresses them
• Comparison with other grammar teaching methods (e.g., PPP vs. guided discovery)

Understanding Tenses