Exploring the Possibility of Implementing Communicative Language Teaching Method (CLT) in EFL Teaching Grammar Rules

Abstract

This study aims at investigating the possibility of implementing Communicative Language Teaching method (CLT) in Teaching Grammar rules. The study also aims at evaluating the factors that help in applying this study. The descriptive analytical method was adopted in concluding the study. Questionnaire, interview and classroom observation were chosen as tools for data collection. The questionnaire was distributed to hundred secondary school teachers in Khartoum state/ Omdurman Locality. The interview was given to five experts and six grammar classes in six schools with different teachers were observed to validate the data obtained through the aforementioned tools. The SPSS programme (Statistical Package for Social Science) was utilized for data analysis. The overall findings show that: Communicative grammar teaching method is not being successfully implemented on account of some reasons. Students' lack of opportunity prevents to practice language items in meaningful situations. Students' poor exposure, shortage of class time and unmanageable class size are identified as the major hindrance based on findings. The study has recommended that, teachers should be offered regular training programmes on CLT. Teachers should teach grammar lessons using techniques such as games, role-plays and groupings. Finally, it is hoped that the study will initiate other researchers for further scientific inquiry.