(El)gondolkodtató anyanyelvtanítás

Abstract

This study presents ideas for exercises for the teaching of Grice’s maxims at secondary school. This paper argues for the type of grammar teaching which provides information, makes students think and is thought-provoking, playful and entertaining at the same time. This study also encourages the use of diverse text types that stand close to students. As part of the curriculum, Grice’s theory is appropriate for the demonstration of this teaching approach because following and violating the maxims as well as recognizing the implied content and making it recognized may support students in everyday communication. In addition, it also reveals how useful grammatical knowledge might be in ordinary life.