Who Should Attend?

This course has been specifically designed for those who wish to learn, or revise, the basics of English Grammar in a business context. This specially designed Foundation Programme enables participants to improve their skills and build confidence to be able to communicate effectively in written English.

About the Programme

This one-day programme combines revision of the basic skills of the English language, with practical activities, and gives delegates an excellent grounding in professional written business communication.

Course Objectives

• To be able to structure grammatically correct sentences in English
• To appreciate the different verb tenses and their uses
• To understand the correct use of definite and indefinite articles
• To examine the different types of prepositions
• To compose and punctuate grammatically correct sentences
• To recognise and use adverbs correctly
• To practise writing Business English in preparation for the Writing For Business course
• To develop basic reading and comprehension skills

What You Will Gain

• Confidence in communicating in English using the written word
• An understanding of how grammatically correct sentences are formed
• Knowledge of different tenses and how they should be used
• The ability to use the Parts of Speech correctly

Programme Contents

• The Technical Skills Required
• Recognising The Parts Of Speech
  > Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Conjunctions, etc.,
• Using The Definite & Indefinite Articles
  > Correct Use Of 'The', 'A', & 'An'
• Prefixes & Suffixes
  > Common Prefixes & Suffixes, & Their Use
• Focus On Prepositions
  > Recognising Prepositions & How To Use Them
• Recognising & Using Regular, & Irregular Verbs
• Understanding & Using Different Types Of Adverbs
  > Describe How, Where, & When An Action Takes Place
• Learning Or Revising Common Tenses By Using:
  > Present Simple
  > Present Continuous
  > Past Simple
  > Past Continuous
  > Future
• Using Punctuation Effectively
• Syntax - The Structure Of Sentences
  > How Sentences Are Formed
  > The Use Of Simple, Compound & Complex Sentences
• Basic Reading Skills
  > Comprehension Activities
• Individual Tutor Coaching & Feedback
• How To Use Your Learning Back In The Workplace

1 Day - Non-Residential

Delegate spaces available on the following course dates: