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Hi TaeWoo,

Whenever I use the term "structure" in TESOL I am simply talking about grammar (sorry if that is still confusing).  So for example, "verb+ing" (present continuous tense) is a structure, "S+will+verb~" (future tense) is a structure,  "S+had + past participle~" is a structure.  Verb tenses are all examples of structures.  However, expressions can also be structures.  For example, "there is no point in verb+ing something" (ex. there is no point in reading that book) is also a structure.  Any grammar/expression that can be modified to form many sentences is an example of a structure. 

On the other hand, a structure table, is simply a table that demonstrates how to use a structure in a number of different ways.  So, for example, let's say I make a structure table with examples of the present continuous tense:

Subject          Be Verb              Verb+ing              Object
I                      am/is/are            eating                  lunch
He/She                                        playing                games
They                                            watching              hockey
We

That is not the best example of a structure table, but that's the best I can do right now!

Anyhow, I hope this makes sense, but if not, please post again on the Q&A board, and I will try to get back to you asap. 

Have a wonderful day!

It makes me understanding better. Thanks a lot!!