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The difference in word order in sentence structures or patterns is a key component in language learning. We, no doubt, can find similarities and differences in the way we phrase and voice thoughts and emotions. But what remains wrong is the transfer of sentence patterns from ones mother tongue into English. Learning the patterns guarantees not only being understood better but also comprehending others more accurately. The proper use of these seven patterns will assist learners in their reading, writing, speaking, and listening at a higher level making their learning easy and meaningful.
To fully develop and comprehend this teaching issue, its advisable to research and expand these areas: 1 2 3 4 5 Practices for sentence patterns Sentence Patterns in ELT Grammar Teaching and the 7 Sentence Patterns Communicative Use of Sentence Patterns Sentence Patterns in Writing and Speaking Lessons
Professor Jonathan Acua-Solano ELT Instructor & Trainer based in Costa Rica Curricular Developer at CCCN Senior ELT Professor at Universidad Latina Freelance ELT Consultant four OUP in Central America For further comments or suggestions, reach me at: @jonacuso Twitter jonacuso@gmail.com Gmail
Other blogs and sites I often write for my students at the university are: 1. http://bin-02.blogspot.com/ 3. http://bin-06.blogspot.com/ 2. http://bin-04.blogspot.com/ 4. Computering Applications in Education
Flores Mora, B. et al (2002) Basis English Syntax. San Jos: Editorial de la Unversidad de Costa Rica