An Effective Way to Use Corpus Exercises to Learn Grammar Basics in English

Computer-based data driven learning (DDL) is becoming gradually more prevalent in L2 classrooms, and studies have shown that DDL exercises can be effective even at the beginner level in teaching vocabulary and grammar In addition, paperbased DDL studies are gaining ground In this study, the researchers have developed a series of computer-based and paperbased DDL exercises focused on grammar basics and using a four-step approach that is both inductive and deductive. Course evaluations indicate statistically significant gains in most areas, and students report an overall positive rating on questionnaires.