COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THEORIES OF GRAMMAR (TRADITIONAL AND MODERN) IN ESL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

This paper gives a brief introduction on the theories of grammar and mainly analysis their similarities and differences. The comparative analysis of the theories helps the ESL learner to see how the elements and structures of two languages are the same or different. The paper concludes that the knowledge and applications of these grammars can help a second language learner of English to master his language and communicate effectively and competently. It points out that though they are quite different; TG is the basis which modern linguist is derived.