Course code: BER - call 0845 071 2801
Overview
Course duration: 1 day.
This course will enable you to clarify any confusion you have concerning grammar, punctuation and spelling that may impact on your ability to write professionally.
Messages travel at high speed in our global business world – people want immediate, accurate replies. You will spend the day working on practical exercises with guidance from your trainer and leave with tips and guidelines that will give you the confidence to write accurately.
Is it right for me?
Designed for anyone who writes regularly in a business environment and would benefit from refreshing existing knowledge and clarifying rules of grammar.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Write with increased confidence in a more structured and disciplined manner.
- Demonstrate an increased understanding of the rules of effective written business communication.
- Use correct punctuation and grammar to communicate your message effectively.
- Produce written business documents which are clear, professional and effective.
- Eliminate errors to create a professional image.
- Stay focused throughout the writing of a document.
Pre-course Activity
You will be asked to complete a pre-course questionnaire which will help the trainer to focus on your individual needs.
What will it cover?
The Rules of Grammar ‘Unravelled’
- Why is there still such emphasis on being grammatically correct?
- Familiarising ourselves with grammatical terms and putting them into practise
- Can we always rely on spell-check? Words can be misused - practise/practice are not misspelt
- Knowing what the most common mistakes are and avoiding them!
Punctuation Made Easy
- Why punctuate?
- How to punctuate correctly to make sense of our writing
- Avoiding the pitfalls of incorrect punctuation
Drawing it all Together
- Sentence construction step-by-step
- Building paragraphs that guide your reader
- Cutting out unnecessary words and phrases or ‘padding’
- The end result – is it clear, accurate, professional?
Action Planning
- Creating your personal action plan for the future
Further courses to consider
Professional Written Communication
Writing Effective Reports
Trainer Profile
Alison Cowper
Delegates who attend this workshop are keen to improve their English language for use in business. They may have missed out on grammar and use of English at school or English may not be their first language.
Whatever your reason for wanting to improve your English, I will guide you through the maze in a fun, supportive and practical way. You will leave with increased confidence and a wealth of reference material for future use.
The Faculty
Along with Ian Sanders and Jan White, Alison Cowper is part of the dedicated faculty team who will deliver this course.
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Recent delegates said:
“What really made a difference to me on this course was Alison’s excellent knowledge of the subject.”
Testimonial
Matthew Forbes , Key Account Development Manager
Reed and Mackay
I recently attended the Effective Business English course at Hemsley Fraser. I found it extremely helpful. The trainer was excellent and the course was very interactive. It took you back to the basics and has helped refresh my memory on the rules of grammar and punctuation. I would highly recommend this course.