Top 20 grammar mistakes and how to fix them

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ContentETC's easy to follow, expert grammar e-learning course will transform your writing, boost your confidence and help your readers understand exactly what you are trying to say - without resorting to a dictionary!

Mistakes in your grammar and punctuation will not only confuse and frustrate your reader - they can overshadow or even destroy your intended message or meaning. With a better understanding of English grammar rules and correct use, you will also be able to speed up your writing and editing, while adding clarity and understanding to everything you write.

The grammar mistakes covered in this online training course are the most common ones that can affect all types of writing: emails, letters, proposals, project reports, websites, presentations, job applications, press releases, journalism, brochures and blogs. We will give you all the theory, as well as interactive grammar quizzes and tests to really check your understanding. If you really want to brush up on your grammar and improve your writing, then this is definitely the course for you.

"This invaluable e-learning session will benefit anybody who has concerns about their writing."

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Suitable for:

Anybody who writes, contributes or edits any written material, in any print or digital medium or format. An ideal companion to our Proofreading and Sub-editing courses.

You will learn:

Top 20 grammar mistakes and how to fix them
The essential lessons of grammatical usage and construction
The key principles of effective punctuation
When to use certain tenses
How to write clear, effective sentences
How grammar affects understanding
How to avoid confusing your reader
Why better grammar makes your writing clearer and easier to read

...and much more.

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The beauty of e-learning is that you can do it at a time and place to suit you. But you won't be alone!

Your trainer will talk you through the key points to improve your skills and knowledge, and at any time during your e-learning course, you can email your course tutor with any queries or comments.

	Course content includes
	Punctuation
	The correct usage of apostrophes, commas, dashes, semi-colons, and exclamation marks
	Confused words
	Grammar traps to avoid, including: less or fewer; past or last; I or me: who or whom
	Making your sentences work
	How subject and verb should work together
	How modifiers affect the meaning of what you write
	Using gerunds - "ing" words - more effectively


	Clearer writing
	Structuring your sentences and phrases for clarity and meaning
	Avoiding faulty coordination when you write
	The effect of shifting the subject in your writing
	Using compound language to best effect
	What not to worry about!

	Quizzes
	To check your understanding of the theory, you will be quizzed on all aspects of grammar during this e-learning course.
	Top tips and checklists
	The course includes clear examples; checklists and our famous Top Tips so you can be sure of understanding and applying every single part of this invaluable programme.

Timing: You can dip in and out of this e-learning course as often as you like. It should take you approximately 1.5-2 hours in total to complete. You can go at your own pace and go back at any time, to any part of the course.

If you have any queries, we’d be delighted to help, just email us.

Please note that this e-learning course is intended for speakers of English.