Systems in English Grammar: An Introduction for Language Teachers

For a language teacher, the "systems" approach means viewing English not as a collection of isolated rules but as a cohesive, functioning whole.

The Modality SystemModality allows speakers to express degrees of certainty, obligation, or permission. It is a system of "judgment" rather than "fact."

Contrastive:

The meaning of one choice depends on the others. 🚦 Key Systems in English Grammar

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Unit I: The Building Blocks

: Covers basic words and how they form groups.