what is functional grammar approach
Functional theories of grammar. Functional theories of grammar are those approaches to the study of language that see the functions of language and its elements to be the key to understanding linguistic processes and structures.
Teaching approaches: functional approaches in EFL/ ESL. An article discussing functional approaches to teaching English. Methods and approaches such as Grammar Translation, Audiolingualismand Situational Language teaching are based on the presentation and practice of grammatical structures and, essentially, a grammar-based syllabus.