The Role of Interactive Grammar Tasks in Enhancing the Understanding of Conjunctions and Prepositions in ESL Learners

Abstract

Grammar is a foundational element of language learning, enabling learners to construct coherent, logical, and structurally accurate sentences. Among the various grammatical components, conjunctions and prepositions play a vital role in establishing relationships between ideas, yet they are among the most challenging aspects for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. The difficulty in mastering these structures stems from first language (L1) interference, syntactic differences between English and learners’ native languages, and the lack of contextual learning in traditional grammar instruction. Many ESL learners struggle with misusing prepositions and incorrectly connecting clauses with conjunctions, leading to grammatical errors that affect both written and spoken communication.