Class Details
English Grammar and Punctuation Course for Professional Writing - Foundation
Course summary
Having good writing skills in English can help people succeed academically, professionally, and socially. These skills enable clear communication with others, allow ideas to be expressed more effectively, provide a solid foundation for further learning, and help expand vocabulary.
This two-day course is designed to improve basic English writing skills for individuals from a range of professional backgrounds, as well as students in TAFE and tertiary education. It begins with an introduction to spoken and written English, followed by a review of practical grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling. It then progresses to constructing paragraphs and full texts, and exploring different forms of writing, from workplace communication to academic essays. There is also a focus on vocabulary enrichment.
Aims
This course aims to help you strengthen your basic English writing skills and communicate more effectively across a variety of written formats, including different types of workplace communication or essays.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- write with enhanced skills in basic formal English
- communicate in written English with improved grammar, sentence structure, paragraphing and punctuation
- employ a broader range of vocabulary in your writing
- communicate with increased skills across a range of writing that includes different types of workplace communication or essays.
Content
- Introduction to spoken and written English
- Revision of basic English grammar
- Sentence structure: simple, compound and complex sentences
- Punctuation and spelling
- Vocabulary enrichment
- Paragraph structure
- Formal writing that includes workplace communication – from short emails to more formal professional correspondence, as well as essays for those studying
- Exercises with an answer key for home practice
- Strategies for consolidation and development
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for individuals with a basic level of English who want to improve their standard writing skills. It is designed for those already working, as well as students in TAFE and tertiary studies.
It is popular among non-native English-speaking professionals in multicultural workplaces who need to reach a higher standard of writing for career advancement or further study.
Prerequisites
You should have a basic level of English proficiency. For those whose first language is not English, a desirable entry level is Cambridge B1 or an IELTS score between 5 to 5.4.
If you are at an upper-intermediate level or above, we recommend enrolling in English Grammar and Punctuation Course for Professional Writing - Advanced.
Delivery style
Delivered as a two-day intensive course combined with interactive learning.
Delivery mode
Face-to-face, presenter-taught training
Materials
Course materials are distributed electronically using Dropbox. Materials include both an activities booklet and an answer booklet for home practice.
Sessions
Location
Face-to-face (CCE Building, Sydney)
Public transport
As bus and train timetables regularly change, we suggest you visit the Transport for NSW trip planner before you set out.
The nearest train stations are Newtown Station and Macdonaldtown Station. Macdonaldtown Station is closer by distance than Newtown Station, however trains do not stop as frequently as at Newtown Station.
Other information
Parking
Nearby parking is available at Wilson Parking - RPA Medical Centre Car Park (entry via Elizabeth Street off Carillon Avenue).
A Flexi Saver Rate is available but must be booked in advance online and includes the booking fee. Bookings can be made via the Wilson website or by downloading the Wilson Parking App. Otherwise, hourly parking rates will apply, as advertised on the Wilson Parking website.
Meet the facilitators
Veronica Espin-Diaz
Veronica brings a diverse academic background and a true passion for teaching English as a second language, with expertise in linguistics, education, and translation. As a native Spanish speaker who is fluent in English, Veronica understands the challenges of learning a new language and the nuances and intricacies of English.
Veronica holds a BA (Honours) in English Philology (Linguistics), a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and a Masters in Advanced Language Studies (Spanish/ English). She completed the Cambridge CELTA (B) in 2018.
Having worked for several years in the UK, Veronica honed her skills while teaching and developing programs and materials for international students. She has also worked in Business and Marketing for over 10 years and provided extensive professional training to multicultural teams.
In recent years, Veronica has been developing programs and teaching both domestic and international students at a wide variety of institutions including Southern Cross University, The Hotel School and MIT Institute.
Her commitment to teaching both domestic and international students underscores her ability to connect with learners from diverse backgrounds and foster an inclusive and dynamic learning environment.
