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Explicit Grammar Instruction vs Implicit Acquisition: A Meta-Analytic Review
Research-backed meta-analysis on explicit grammar instruction vs. implicit acquisition. Ellis, Krashen, and contemporary SLA studies explain when explicit teaching helps and when it blocks fluency.
The Science of Story-Based ESL Acquisition: Why Narrative Comprehension Outperforms Grammar Drills
Cognitive science explains why narrative-based learning outperforms grammar drills. Neural coupling, emotional engagement, and sustained attention activate durable acquisition.