Teaching Spanish Grammar: Effective Contextual Strategies

Abstract

To increase the accuracy of writing and speaking skills, students need to understand how to use the language by learning the basic parts of speech and observing grammatical structures in a meaningful context. This article illustrates how proverbs, poetry, and songs provide practical ways for teachers of Spanish to showcase the language in action and constitute a source of lively, thought-provoking discussions in the class room, as students also acquire new vocabulary.