Good Grammar and Punctuation



Correct use of English grammar and accurate punctuation are areas that many people find difficult. This one day course is ideal for anyone who feels that their written work can sometimes let them down.

The course covers 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.

Pre-Course Requirements

You need no previous experience to attend this course.

  • Basic sentence construction
    • Subjects and objects
    • Nouns and pronouns
    • Verbs, adverbs and adjectives
    • Capital letters and full stops
    • Commas, colons and semi-colons
    • Essential rules of grammar
    • Essential punctuation rules

    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 tenses
  • Apostrophes and plurals
    • Before the S
    • After the S
    • And ES
    • Common punctuation mistakes

    Writing styles
    • Concise and succinct sentences
    • Using descriptive sentences
    • When to use different styles

    Tips and tricks
    • Avoiding grammatical mistakes
    • Commonly confused and misused words

    Proofing your work
    • How to spot mistakes
    • Correcting your own work

    Questions and answers