[kisito]

I am not sure what is taught in Japan, but I have had been part of several Trinity and Celta workshops that explain the logic behind introducing different grammar points at different(right) levels or the whole thing will appear confusing to the students. I taught a kid from a primary school in China and saw for myself how true teaching the "regular" grammar and I must add to the right level is important. Some grammar points are just consistent with certain levels. Introducing them too early will confuse the hell out of students; too late, the students will have a hard time catching up with more complex forms. This is particulary true of tenses. So what is the situation in your schools? I can begin a litany of badly organised grammar teaching experiences but first let me hear what your situation is.