Effective Grammar and
Punctuation

WC11

1 Day: 10:30am - 3:30pm

May be subject to minor time alterations

CPD Accredited Certificate

£455

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Course Overview

The Effective Grammar and Punctuation course will help you enhance your writing, avoid making common mistakes, brush up on tricky and ambiguous areas.

Clear, precise and concise written communication is important for your business. Good grammar and punctuation showcase your organisation in the best light, avoids miscommunication and confusion. Making the right impression on your clients is important in positioning your brand as credible and trustworthy. 

The delivery of the training is practical, engaging and hands-on. Discussions and exercises are incorportaed in the training.

 

Course Details

  • Structure sentences correctly 
  • Refresh our knowledege of the rules of grammar
  • Understand the different tenses, apostrophes and plurals
  • Avoid punctuation mistakes

1. Essential rules of grammar and punctuation

  • Subjects and objects
  • Nouns and pronouns
  • Verbs, adverbs and adjectives
  • Subject and verb agreement
  • Using different conjunctions
  • Apostrophes and plurals
  • Common punctuation mistakes

2. Sentences and paragraphs

  • Structuring concise sentences
  • Phrases and clauses
  • Linking ideas

3. Tenses

  • Correct use of tense
  • The passive and active tenses 

4. Tips and tricks

  • Avoiding tricky grammatical mistakes
  • Commonly confused and misused words

This course is for you if you are looking to improve your grammar and brush up on tricky areas, making your writing more exciting, and improving the clarity and persuasiveness of your content.

LSPR Professional Development Certificate. The Certificate is recognised by the: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service: http://www.cpduk.co.uk

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Team Training

Book your team onto one of our scheduled courses where they will learn alongside other professionals, or book a customised private program with our assistance.

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Our Happy Clients

I very much enjoyed this course. It included everything I wanted to know… I only wish it lasted longer!

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