Essential grammar and punctuation

Should you write ‘the company is’ or the ‘company are’? What's the difference between ‘which’ and ‘that’? How exactly do you use a semi-colon? When do you need a hyphen? Can you start a sentence with ‘but’?
If you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions, an Emphasis grammar and punctuation course will sort you out. View course details
Giving you answers
A huge number of people worry about these ‘nuts and bolts’ of language and it’s easy to get bogged down. Grammar and punctuation training will boost your confidence, clear up any confusion and help you get to grips with a subject that may well have passed you by at school.
Our grammar training specialists recognise that you have probably forgotten most of what you learnt. But after getting a clear sense of the basics of grammar for writing, you might even begin to find the nitty-gritty of the English language fascinating.
Call us on +44 (0)1273 732 888 or email us to find out more.
- What you’ll learn
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Our punctuation and grammar training will:
- clear up common confusion
- show how to use punctuation correctly
- ensure you are using the right style for different documents
- explain some useful grammar terms
- tell you the truth about common punctuation and grammar myths
- demystify entrenched opinions
- help you to write more confidently and clearly.
Download a PDF about this course, including a course outline.
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- Who is this course for?
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This course is for anyone who has ever seen a green wiggly line on their computer screen and doesn’t know why. Or once knew but has forgotten. If you have any simmering grammar or punctuation questions, this is for you.
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Sample writing courses
- Business report writing
- A must for producing concise, well-organised reports
- Customer-centred letter writing
- How to handle complaints and get the tone right with customer letters
- Effective email writing
- Making sure your messages are read – and acted on
- Effective team communications: creating a voice
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How to edit sensitively and manage multiple contributions
- Essential grammar and punctuation
- Refresher session on all the basics you never learnt at school
- High-impact business writing
- How to get your documents read first: planning, structure and using plain English
- High-impact tender and sales proposal writing
- The best option if you need to persuade or influence people
- Persuasive project proposal writing
- Maximising your chances of getting your project off the ground
- Technical writing
- Communicating complex information concisely – without dumbing down
- Writing for presentations and speeches
- The secrets behind confident, compelling public speaking
- Writing for the media
- Tips and technique for writing news, features and press releases
- Writing for the public sector
- Ensuring your voice is heard by the right people in the right way
- Writing web content with clout
- Does what it says on the tin

