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| Duration: | One Day | ||||||||||||||||||
| Public Course: | £325 + VAT | ||||||||||||||||||
| Individual tuition: | £495 + VAT | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Times: | 10am - 4.30pm | ||||||||||||||||||
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Good Grammar and Punctuation
The importance of good grammar and accurate punctuation cannot be over estimated. This one day course is ideal for anyone who feels that their written work can let them down. The course will teach you the essentials of English grammar and how to correctly structure sentences. The course also provides hints and tips on how to avoid common errors in grammar and punctuation. This course is not designed for those who wish to learn English as a foreign language.
Who should attend
Anyone who feels their understanding of grammar or punctuation lets down their written work. It is not for those for whom English is a second language.
Key Topics
Basic sentence construction
Sentences and paragraphs
Different tenses
Apostrophes and plurals
Writing styles
Proofing your work
Course Content
| Understanding the basics of sentence construction • Subjects and objects • Nouns and pronouns • Verbs, adverbs and adjectives • Capital letters • Full stops, commas, colons and semi-colons • The rules of punctuation Sentences and Paragraphs • Structuring sentences • Phrases and clauses • Subject and verb agreement • Linking ideas • Using different conjunctions • Problems and solutions Tenses • Using different tenses • Correct use of tense • The passive and active tense Apostrophes and plurals • Before the S • After the S • And ES • Common mistakes Writing styles • Concise and succinct sentences • Using descriptive sentences • When to use different styles Tips and tricks • Avoiding common grammatical mistakes • Commonly confused and misused words Proofing your work • How to spot mistakes • Correcting your own work |