GRAMMAR AS THE BASIS OF LANGUAGE LEARNING: FOUNDATIONS, FUNCTIONS, AND PEDAGOGICAL IMPLICATIONS

Abstract

Grammar is often described as the backbone of language. It provides the structural framework that supports communication, language comprehension, and production. This article explores the centrality of grammar in language learning, emphasizing its cognitive, functional, and pedagogical roles. It argues that a solid understanding of grammar is essential not only for linguistic accuracy but also for communicative competence, literacy development, and higher-order thinking skills.