There are many very good books choc full of great grammar
presentations, often using the time-honoured method of presenting language in a
reading or listening text. Or perhaps using a "Test-teach-test"
approach.
Language via a clear context
So, rather than try to better them, for each language point,
you'll find on this site at least one, and often more, ideas for presenting grammar via a
clear context or situation which you can set up in the classroom. Use the
situation to elicit examples which you can then concept-check, drill and
analyse for form.
Practice makes better
However you do it, students will need lots of practice. They
can't be expected to "get it" straight way, and, even if they do,
they certainly won't be able to use it with any confidence unless they've had
plenty of good, structured, engaging, memorable practice. That's what else
you'll find here.
"A mistake is a gift to the classroom."
The students' practice time is an opportunity for them to get it
right - and to make lots of helpful errors. Sensitive and friendly error
correction is one of the main ways in which students learn. Do plenty of it. I
have never heard a student say "You correct me too much."!
Help yourselves, and enjoy. RW
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