Application and Role of Creative Exercises in Teaching English Grammar at University

Abstract

This article is devoted to the use and role of creative exercises in teaching English grammar at a university. The article discusses the problems associated with teaching grammar, as well as the difficulties that arise for teachers and students in the process of teaching and learning this linguistic aspect. Grammar has always been and still is the subject of active debate. The article talks about the enormous importance of grammar as the most important aspect of teaching a foreign language, without the basics of which communication is impossible. The article touches on issues related to different approaches and different attitudes to grammar, and offers some conclusions from the experience of teaching this aspect at a university. The article points out the need for a creative approach to grammar classes in order to increase students' motivation to study this linguistic aspect. It is emphasized that the creative component of the lesson will make the learning process not only informative, but also exciting and, most importantly, productive. The article examines some university textbooks on grammar and provides an example of a textbook where you can find creative grammar exercises. Examples of interesting, original tasks on English verb tenses are offered, designed to change students’ attitudes to a seemingly boring aspect of language and to one of the most difficult grammatical topics to study. At the end of the article, it is concluded that the use of creative grammar exercises will help to increase students' interest in learning, as well as more effective and positive interaction between teacher and students.