THE IMPACT OF EXPLICIT GRAMMAR INSTRUCTION ON IMPROVING B1 LEVEL LEARNERS' WRITING ACCURACY AND FLUENCY
Keywords:
explicit grammar instruction, writing accuracy, writing fluency, B1 learners, metalinguistic awarenessAbstract
This study examines how explicit grammar training improves writing accuracy and fluency for B1 English language learners. The study included two groups of intermediate-level adult learners who were taught utilizing explicit instructioal
strategies that targeted specific grammatical structures, particularly the present perfect tense. Writing assignments were given before and after the educational time to evaluate changes in accuracy and fluency. The findings revealed that students who
received explicit grammar training made substantial progress in writing grammatically correct and fluent writings. These findings underscore the importance of metalinguistic awareness and systematic grammar instruction in enhancing students' writing skills.
Keywords: explicit grammar instruction, writing correctness and fluency, B1 learners, metalinguistic awareness.
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