Aitken’s approach prioritizes over rote memorization of formulas. The book is designed to help teachers explain the subtle nuances between structures—such as the difference between "I eat cornflakes" and "I am eating cornflakes"—by analyzing both their form and their specific functions in real-world communication. Key features of her pedagogical method include:
: A review of common learner mistakes for every structure to help teachers prepare for student difficulties. Structure and Content teaching tenses rosemary aitken pdf
: Detailed breakdowns of form, function, and pronunciation for each tense. and pronunciation for each tense.