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Peer reviewedSchmierer, Richard J. – Language Learning, 1979
The linguistic complexity of grammatical structures depends on their usage. Such complexity must be purposefully controlled by the teacher of English as a second language. Examples of shortcomings in the presentation of various structures in current textbooks illustrate this point. (PMJ)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Grammar, Language Research, Second Language Instruction
