John Pullen's analysis is (as always) quite perceptive. Might I suggest a clarification of terminology?
The term "grammar instruction" brings to mind images of nuns with rulers. It may be what Chinese teachers do but, as John points out, it is not what we foreign teachers do. Perhaps the term "grammar reminders" might be suitable for us -- a sentence or two a week at most, just to jog memories.
Jim Mahler
---- John Pullen <
gaodachang@...> wrote:
> For the vast majority of the foreign teachers in China, teaching oral English will be the primary activity....
