Grammar is important for effective communication for several reasons. First, studying grammar helps improve accuracy in communication by developing logical and clear thinking. It also makes internalizing syntax easier, improving fluency. Second, proper grammar use shows respect for both speakers and listeners by taking time to communicate clearly without wasting the listeners' time. While technology and social media have reduced emphasis on grammar, misunderstandings can still occur without proper usage. Therefore, teaching grammar should remain important in classrooms.

1. Universidad Nacional de Loja
Facultad de Educación, el Arte y la Comunicación
English Language Department
Oral Presentation 1
Student: Harman Eliud Abad Alverca
Date: May 18th, 2020
Cycle: VII
Topic: Getting an Academic Writing Model
Specialized English.

2. IMPORTANCE OF
GRAMMAR IN
COMMUNICATION
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3. Contents
 Linking Words
 Sections
 Paragraphs Structures
 The mecanics: Puntuation, capitalization.

4. The Importance of Grammar in Communication
“Grammatical competence was a part of communicative competence” (Lock, 1996, p.266).
Therefore, to obtain an effective communication skill, people should pay attention to grammar due
to these following reasons.
First, grammar is very importance because it may help enhance accuracy. Marcel (1853) highlights
this point in his book. He clarifies how grammar develops accuracy in communication as “it forms
the mind to habits of order and clearness; concurrently with logic and rhetoric, it accustoms learners
to accuracy of language, and hence, to accuracy of thinking” (p.424). This means grammar rules can
help learners develop a habit of thinking logically and clearly. Therefore, after studying grammar,
they will become more accurate when using language.
In addition to accuracy, Ellis also says that grammar learning can make the internalization of
syntactic system become easier. Hence, it improves the development of fluency (Hinkel and Fotos,
2002, p.10). When a person has learned grammar, it will be easier for him to acquire other grammar
rules afterwards compared to those who have never learned before. That person will know how to
organize and express the ideas in his mind without difficulty. As a result, he will be able to speak,
read or write a language in a smooth and skillful way.
Second, a proper use of grammar is a sign of respect, both for speakers and listeners (Clack, 2010).
For speakers, speaking clearly means they take time to polish themselves with a good impression
from the listeners. A person with a poor grammar skill can form negative impression on the first
time meeting and this may last for a long time. For listeners, a proper use of grammar shows that
their thought is concerned. Speakers do not want them to waste time trying to figure out what they
are saying.
In sum, we cannot deny the importance of grammar in communication. Nevertheless, today there
are still some problems facing grammar use. Clark (2010) points out one of them which is: “as the
world becomes more technologically inclined, good grammar seems to go to the sideway. People,
used to taking shortcuts with the help of new technology, also take shortcuts with grammar”.
Nowadays, some people seem to get used to the fast and modern life. Everything should be brief
and short. With the development of social network and technology, people become grammatically
lazier. When texting, using Facebook, Myspace or Twitter, they tend to use sentences that are as
simple as possible. Moreover, they also use fragments of sentences. For them, grammar is
unnecessary as long as what they say is understandable. Nevertheless, this often causes
misunderstanding among readers Therefore, to overcome this problem, teaching grammar should
be paid more attention in classrooms.

5. Linking Words
In
addition
Morover
Add
Information
First
Second
Sequence
ideas
Due to
Give a
reason
In sum
Conclusion
Therefore
As a
result
Give a
result

6. Sections
INTRODUCTION
BODY
CONCLUSION

7. Paragraphs’ Structure
First, grammar is very importance because it may help enhance
accuracy. Marcel (1853) highlights this point in his book. He clarifies
how grammar develops accuracy in communication as “it forms the
mind to habits of order and clearness; concurrently with logic and
rhetoric, it accustoms learners to accuracy of language, and hence, to
accuracy of thinking” (p.424). This means grammar rules can help
learners develop a habit of thinking logically and clearly. Therefore,
after studying grammar, they will become more accurate when using
language.
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Topic Sentence
Supporting Sentence
Concluding Sentence