HOW SHOULD STUDENTSGRAMMATICAL ERRORS BE TREATED IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Abstract

The paper presents theoretical information for incorporating grammarin writing classes. It deals with the problem of treatment of student errors.The consequences of over-correcting as well as the lack of error correction have been analysed. The study investigates the process of developing of editing strategies and techniques which can be various for different students. The explanation to this variety has been given, the dependence of the choice of editing strategies and techniques on learners’ level of grammatical competence, teacher’s knowledge and experience in pedagogical grammar and the writing context has been identified. The article suggests the three activities which can be useful when connected with linguistic accuracy. The stages of feedback on student writing have been presented and the purpose of each has been explained. The article also draws attention to а conference as another effective method to help students cope with grammatical errors.Conferences have been presented as a means of developing special strategies and techniques for a definite student taking into account their individual difficulties with grammar in writing. The objective of the study is to help EFL teachers find a solution of how to view and treat grammatical errors and how to give students the feedback without damaging their motivation.