MLC 105 LEARNING JOURNAL #12 'A Picture of Language'

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After reading the article 'A Picture of Language,' I began familiarizing myself with the concept of 'diagramming' which I had never quite encountered before. When I think back at my English grammar classes, there is only very little that I can still remember about the nuances of the Enlighs language besides the major forms and tenses. Conjugation has become second nature for native speakers of their language, and unfortunately it seems many people have lost their grasp ion grammar. I used to think that the grammar exercises were tedious in my elementary and middle school years, but today I wish they would have stayed with more, it really could have simplified the process of learning another language. The point is, that the lost art form of 'diagramming' could potentially see a resurgence in popularity as visual methods of learning are incorporated into teaching methods. Furthermore, as a student currently studying a language I have no former formal instruction in, I have many moments where grammar would serve to enlighten me greatly. However, focusing on speaking, I have relied greatly on my previous auditory memory and readings to deduce potential grammar structures. I like the idea of diagramming, it might help me and other self-learners to become more aware of the language structure and provide a less tedious opportunity for learning.