Foreign Language Grammar Acquisition in the Context of the 21<sup>st</sup> Century

Yavor Yordanov Gueorguiev

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Foreign Language Grammar Acquisition in the Context of the 21^st Century

Yavor Yordanov Gueorguiev

Published in International Journal of Language and Linguistics (Volume 4, Issue 2)

Received: 22 January 2016 Accepted: 9 March 2016 Published: 23 March 2016

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One of the main concerns of current foreign language methodology is the effective grammar acquisition and the actual need for it. On other hand, the constant progress of mobile technology and the attractiveness of social media provide great opportunities for ubiquitous learning, which can complement the regular class work and motivate learners to practice and master the grammar contents in a foreign language. This study investigates the impact of the communicative approach on the learning traditions of Eastern countries, and concludes on the key role of technology in facilitating the development of grammar competence. The study interviewed more than 100 university students from 22 countries from Eastern Europe and Asia. Data show clear preference for the explicit learning and support the proposal for a mobile Application dedicated to the explication of grammar rules and to the interactive practice of different grammar contents in community through social media.

Published in	International Journal of Language and Linguistics (Volume 4, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijll.20160402.16
Page(s)	80-88
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Explicit Learning, Grammar Acquisition, mLearning, Communicative Approach

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Department of Arts, Languages and Literature, American University in Bulgaria, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, Spain

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