Inductive vs. Deductive Learning (and Our New Activities)

There are two common ways to learn grammar:

Deductive learning means you learn the rule first.
The teacher explains the grammar, and then you practice.

Inductive learning means you learn the rule by yourself.
You look at examples, notice patterns, and discover the rule.

Both styles are useful. Some students prefer clear explanations. Others learn better by doing activities and solving small puzzles.

In this course, we use both.

At the end of each unit, you will see two new activity types.

1) Grammar Review Video (Deductive Learning)

This is a short, lecture-style grammar review.

• I explain the rules clearly.
• You listen first, then practice.
• This is traditional classroom style learning.

Why is this grammar lesson at the end of the unit?

Because you already met the grammar in the conversations and activities.
Now the rules will make more sense.

If you ever want to check the grammar early, just scroll to the end of the unit and watch the grammar video.

2) Excel in English Activity (Inductive Learning)

This is a hands-on grammar puzzle using Excel or Google Sheets.

• You look at examples.
• You notice patterns.
• You discover the rule yourself.

When you type the correct answer, the cell turns green ✔️

You can do this activity in three ways:

• Google Drive (make a copy)
• Download and use Excel / LibreOffice
• PDF version (write answers and check)

Why we use both

• Deductive learning = learn by explanation
• Inductive learning = learn by doing

Both are effective. Both help your brain in different ways.

You will get one grammar video and one Excel puzzle at the end of every unit.

Many students say the Excel activity is one of their favorite parts of the course 😊