Course Code: TESL 5014
Academic Year: 2026-2027
This course teaches a Functional Approach to grammar instruction, focusing on how grammar serves communicative purposes like introductions,descriptions, and requests. Students will design learner-centered activities tailored to adult ESL learners' needs in academic, workplace, and community settings. The course emphasizes integrating grammar into meaningful, real-world contexts through lesson planning. Participants will adapt strategies for diverse learning environments while addressing common barriers in functional grammar acquisition. The goal is to make grammar practical and applicable for adult language learners.