Online Class: ESL Basic Grammar and Writing

Learn to Read and Write Better English

Course Video: ESL Basic Grammar and Writing

Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription

Basic Course (no certificate) = $60.00
Course with Online Certificate* = $85.00

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Course Description

This ESL basic grammar and writing course will provide an introduction to the basics of American English grammar and writing. We'll be covering the following topics in detail:

- review the basic English structure in the form of nouns, verbs, prepositions, adjectives and adverbs

- review the proper use of pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions

- practice sentence structure and mastering subject-verb agreement

- cover writing basics

- improve reading comprehension

- increase your vocabulary

- learn how to write clearly and more effectively

- learn how to organize your thoughts and write a personal or business letter

Whether you are learning English as a second language or are a native speaker striving to improve your English and writing skills, using proper grammar rules and writing guidelines are essential building blocks to creating clear and understandable thought processes and ideas.

Communication is vital in today's society. It is not enough to merely be able to speak and understand spoken English. In the United States, English writing and comprehension is a necessary job skill for nearly all job industries and career paths. In order to develop practical writing skills, you must understand the basics of English grammar and sentence structure.

Knowing the proper way to communicate in a wide range of fields will help promote your self-confidence, increase your skill levels, and ensure your job advancement and promotion. This course will guide you through the basic grammar structures and rules as well as focus on improving the necessary skills leading to clear and accurate writing.

Course Lessons

Lesson 1: Introduction to ESL Grammar

The study of any language might often be frustrating and confusing. However, to make oneself understood in any area of society, one must learn how to speak correctly and properly in order to encourage job placement, career advances, and the ability to com

Lesson 2: Nouns

Proper use of nouns will help to create clear and accurate sentence structure. This lesson will also discuss proper nouns, plural nouns, noun-verb agreements and other aspects of one of the most common and basic structures in English.

Lesson 3: Verbs

Verbs express action. They can also express certain conditions or states of being. In a properly constructed English sentence, a verb is usually connected to somebody or something doing or performing the action.

Lesson 4: Using Pronouns Properly

This lesson will introduce and offer basic explanations and examples for the use of personal, relative, and interrogative pronouns in everyday English usage. It will also briefly cover possessive, reflexive, and intensive pronouns.

Lesson 5: Using Prepositions

Prepositions primarily describe two different types of relationships: time and place. This lesson will explain when to use a preposition, and how best to use it in a wide variety of situations.

Lesson 6: Conjunctions

This lesson will introduce and cover the four main types of conjunctions that are commonly used in everyday scenarios. Because conjunctions join phrases, words, and sentences together, they are some of the most commonly used, but one of the least understo

Lesson 7: All About Adjectives and Adverbs

Adjectives and adverbs, which help to provide description to nouns and verbs, are also known as modifiers. Modifiers are words or a group of words that help to explain about other words.

Lesson 8: Sentence Structure Know-How

While no one will expect your grammar to be perfect, it is important to study the basics of sentence structure in order to make yourself understood. This lesson will help English students to understand the difference between passive and active voice as we

Lesson 9: Writing Basics

Writing clear and understandable documents and papers requires knowledge of writing basics that include proper punctuation, noun-verb agreement, and attention to moods as well as avoidance of run-on sentences.

Lesson 10: Punctuation, Numbers and Time

Rules for grammar and punctuation have changed over the ages, but continue to help to define standards that enable English speakers around the world to make reading the written language easier.

Lesson 11: Write What You Mean and Mean What You Write

Speaking and writing English properly takes time and effort that many students are unwilling to put into their studies. However, speaking clearly and being able to convey ideas, thoughts, and expressions are methods of communication that can't be ignored

Lesson 12: Introduction to ESL Basic Writing

Learning to create and write basic English is a requirement for many job skills and careers. Nearly every job industry in the United States requires some English-speaking and writing skills.

Lesson 13: Beginning to Write

This lesson will cover the basics of English grammar that will help to increase reading comprehension and writing ability.

Lesson 14: Increasing Reading Comprehension

Reading comprehension enables a person who is learning a language or one who wishes to improve their language skills to be able to gain more from reading in a variety of subject matters.

Lesson 15: Increasing Your Vocabulary Power

Increasing vocabulary power is an excellent way to increase not only reading comprehension but also to increase writing capabilities and understanding.

Lesson 16: Basic Sentence Structure

While there are many different ways a sentence may be constructed, this lesson will focus on the basics in order to help students learning English or native English speakers to improve their writing capabilities.

Lesson 17: Mastering Subject-Verb Agreement

This lesson will help to show students of English as well as native English speakers the importance of mastering subject-verb agreement in order to enhance speaking as well as writing English.

Lesson 18: Bonding Basics

Conjunctions link words, phrases, sentences made up of both dependent and independent clauses. There are several different kinds of conjunctions, all of which will be explained and explored in this lesson.

Lesson 19: Writing For Clarity

Sometimes, it takes more than an understanding of subjects, nouns, and verbs to create clear and consistent writing.This lesson will help to illustrate common problem areas when it comes to writing and putting thought processes down on paper.

Lesson 20: Writing Effectively

Students of English must learn how to put their thoughts on paper and to develop concepts and ideas while at the same time observing basic structure and grammar guidelines.

Lesson 21: Writing Personal and Business Letters

Understanding the difference between a personal and business letter and how to create each of them is the focus of this lesson.

Lesson 22: Organizing Your Thoughts

No matter what type of document you want to write, one of the most important writing necessities is to organize your thoughts. This lesson will explore various elements of style.

Optional Certificates Awarded

Certificate of Merit
Certificate of Academic Excellence

In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).

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Additional Information

Course Title	:	ESL Basic Grammar and Writing
CEU Value	:	1.0 (Continuing Education Units)
Course Number	:	7550269
Course Type	:	General Education
Course URL	:	http://eslwriting.onlineclasses.com
Course Rating	:
Instructor	:	Allison Raley
Syllabus	:	View Syllabus
Duration	:	Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee	:	Basic Course: $60
		with CEUs & Certificate: $85

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT

This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.

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