Better Grammar For Professional Business Communications

Why You Should Attend This Course

This course is critical for all levels of staff who need to communicate ideas effectively in good business English. Both internal and external communication benefit when the grammar is intact. No time is wasted deciphering the message. Writing that reflects a sound grasp of grammar presents an impressive professional image to prospective clients.  

Learning Outcomes

• Participants will develop a clear understanding of basic grammar rules.

• They will be aware when to use the right tense, especially the tenses used often in email writing.

• They are armed with the tools to proofread and pick out grammatical errors and correct these.

• They can construct clear sentences to put forth their points without overloading their sentences.

• Their messages will manifest clear objectives.

   

Course Outline

•  Identifying the Parts of Speech

• Learning when to use the 12 tenses

• Constructing the power sentence starting with the subject for clarity

• Maintaining subject/verb agreement

• Using the different punctuation marks accurately

• Identifying phrases and clauses to avoid long and convoluted sentences

• Using modal verbs in the correct format

• Using the correct vocabulary to avoid ambiguity

• Knowing when to use the Active and Passive Voice

• Using the appropriate connecting words to link ideas

• Achieving better grammar with a conversational writing style and tone

Target Audience:

• Administrative staff, supervisors, executives and managers.