In business, correct English grammar is essential in communicating effectively, in both speech and writing. The Grammar for Business Writing course highlights the usage problems associated with contemporary grammar. Grammar refers to rules that allow us to organise our words and sentences into coherent, meaningful language. This course, therefore, explores the major areas of English grammar.

The course addresses the three issues underlying all errors of grammatical usage: the idea of Standard English, the effects of language change on English grammar, and the effects of language attitudes on our perception of “correct” English. It will be of interest to anyone who wishes to increase his or her confidence in preseting English clearly, and improve his or her editing and proofreading abilities.

This course also addresses the challenges faced by writers in business writing, and covers the essential units in the English grammar that will help the participant communicate clearly. Participants will be able to use the different resources for checking their grammar accurately, as well as identify with the real examples that they come across in their everyday writing.

Objectives
After the one-day workshop, participants will be able to:
recollect how the English language works
communicate more accurately and effectively
use precise vocabulary to convey the intended meaning
avoid common English errors to polish their business writing

Outline
The Structure of English
- words
- phrases
- clauses
- sentences

Noun countability
- paper or papers
- food or foods

Tenses
- I have replied to the email or I had replied to the email

Transitivity
- I look forward to hear or I look forward to hearing

Subject and Verb Agreement
- About 50 per cent of the members is or are absent

Correct Sentence Structures

Types of Sentences

Punctuation

Commonly Confused and Misused Words
- revert or reply

British and American Spellings


Methodology

Participants are guided through practical steps of the topic with a combination of lectures, group work, worksheets, and proofreading and editing of business documents.


For Whom
Managers, executives, and non-executive staff.