Written Communication Courses
Course Name:
English Essentials: A Grammar Refresher
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June 27 - 29, 2012 9am-4pm
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HRI Oxon Hill, MD
| $895.00 |
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August 13 - 15, 2012 9am-4pm
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HRI Washington, DC
| $895.00 |
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August 22 - 24, 2012 9am-4pm
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Greenbelt Marriott Greenbelt, MD
| $895.00 |
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October 29 - 31, 2012 9am-4pm
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HRI Oxon Hill, MD
| $895.00 |
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This course is designed for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and anyone else who needs or wants a thorough refresher in the fundamental rules of grammar, punctuation, and usage.
Level: Fundamentals Refresher
Related Course: English Essentials: Mastering Verbs
- Receive a thorough refresher in grammar, punctuation, and usage.
- Identify and correct some of the most common grammatical mistakes.
- Receive a refresher of the most up-to-date information on correct grammar and punctuation usage.
- Recognize and use standard, workplace English.
- Review the eight parts of speech and the most common grammar errors that writers make when using them.
- Verbs - learn the various grammar rules related to them, including subject and verb agreement, verb tenses, verb conjugation, and irregular verbs.
- Learn to use different types of sentences and sentence structures.
- Avoid run-on sentences, fragments, and comma splices.
- Understand the importance of recognizing independent and dependent clauses.
- Avoid making mistakes when using some of the most commonly misused words in the English language, such as "lie" vs. "lay" and "affect" vs. "effect."
- Punctuation- Learn easy to remember rules for commas, semicolons, colons, apostrophes, parentheses, quotation marks, and MORE!!!
- Learn rules for capitalization and numbers.
- Hands-On Training - Numerous English and grammar exercises each day.
- Grammar Made Simple- Our professional reference materials and workbook - Flash Review for English Grammar - will help you use the proper grammar.
This hands-on course will help you gain increased confidence in your writing. You will receive a comprehensive review of the fundamental rules of grammar, punctuation, and usage. Our expert instructor will focus on the most practical, real-world rules that most writers encounter every day.
Course includes lunch, continental breakfast, certificate, and all course materials.