Interactive Grammar Cube
Nick Koretsky, Interactive Grammar Navigator Project (Russian Federation)
Abstract
A teaching and learning aid for articulation of a verb-related language grammar is offered. A number of reference grammar tables are gathered in structured assemblies. Each assembly describes different verb-related grammar category. A polytope (solid body) unifies all assemblies into one system by providing one face to each assembly. Each face of a polytope has its assigned color to code its verb-related grammar category. Combination of sides of a polytope visualizes grammar of related colored parts in a sentence. A result is intuitive and easy-to-use system for teaching, learning, presentation, navigation and analysis of a verb-related grammar. Choice of n-dimensional polytope depends on grammar complexity, author′s preference and convenience for end-users. A 3D cube was taken for description of verb-related English grammar as a 3D polytope with minimum necessary number of faces.
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Polytope-based solution for arrangement of grammar reference material is a universal approach. It can describe any grammar of any structured language. Working name for this new branch of linguistic science is ''Polytopial Grammar'' (PG).
Interactive Grammar Cube is an e-learning solution for English language teaching and learning. Abstract and static grammar becomes natural, dynamic and much easier for understanding. Shifting students′ focus from teacher to 3D grammar model decreases teacher′s burden and makes teaching more efficient.
Keywords |
Verbs and tenses, grammar teaching |