Essential Grammar for Effective Writing
Essential Grammar for Effective Writing Course Brief
In business, correct English grammar is essential in communicating effectively, in both speech and writing. The Essential Grammar for Effective Writing course highlights the usage problems associated with contemporary grammar. Grammar refers to rules that allow us to organize our words and sentences into coherent, meaningful language. This course, therefore, explores the major areas of English grammar.
The course also addresses the three issues underlying all errors of grammatical usage: the idea of Standard English, the effects of language change on English grammar, and the effects of language attitudes on our perception of "correct" English. It will definitely be beneficial to anyone who wishes to increase his or her confidence in presenting English clearly, and improve his or her editing and proofreading abilities.
Overview of Essential Grammar for Effective Writing
- The structure of English
- Countability of nouns
- Tenses
- Match verbs to prepositions to convey the right meaning
- Forming sentences
- Commonly confused and misused words
- Punctuation
- British and American spellings
Essential Grammar for Effective Writing Course Details
| Methodology | Lecturette, Group Work, Worksheets, Proofreading and editing of business documents. |
| Audience | Public Sector - Division 2 & 3 Private Sector - Managerial, administrative, technical and sales personnel |
| Course Fee | S$220.00 (Before GST) |
| Course Location | Oaks Training Centre |
| Time | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Course Duration | 7 Hours |
| Other Details | • Refreshments are provided for morning and afternoon tea breaks.
• A Certificate of Attendance will be given subject to 90% attendance. |
| Course Code | VTLOK1EGW |
| About the Trainer | Florence Au has been training adult learners in business communication for about 23 years. Her initial training stint in the private sector saw her teaching secretaries and administrative staff in the writing of letters, memos, reports, press releases and minutes of meetings for examination courses. With this experience and that accumulated from her job as an administrator and later a training manager, she went on to train public officers. Since 2000 Florence has been training public officers in written communication courses which include grammar, emails, letters, reports and proposals as well as minutes of meetings. Apart from these engagements, she continues to train administrative, technical staff and hospitality staff from the private sector in business writing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Literature, a Diploma in Translation and Interpretation and a professional qualification from the UK in writing minutes of meetings. |
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