The Relationship Between Grammar Knowledge and Writing Proficiency in EFL Learners
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20756370Ключевые слова:
grammar knowledge, writing proficiency, EFL learners, grammatical competence, writing accuracy, language learning, grammar instruction, academic writingАннотация
It is generally accepted that understanding of grammar is one of the essential components in the learning of
second and foreign languages. In English as a Foreign language (EFL) situation, poor grammatical competence causes
problems in improving writing ability of the learners. This research investigates the link between the understanding of
grammar and the writing skill of the EFL learners. The essay addresses theoretical and empirical research on the teaching
of grammar, grammatical competence and academic writing performance. The study discusses the role of grammatical
awareness in learners’ production of coherent, correct and meaningful written writings, drawing on earlier studies. The
results imply that knowledge of grammar has a substantial role on writing quality, especially with regard to correctness,
sentence complexity and overall communicative efficiency. The paper also outlines pedagogical implications for English
language instructors and curriculum architects who want to improve learners’ writing abilities via effective grammar
teaching.
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