Righting Written English

Exploring words, sentences and paragraphs gives an insight and appreciation of the richness of language and how it can be used to communicate clearly in business.

• Understand the role and importance of grammar in communication
• Avoid common errors which may alienate your reader
• Get better results through more focussed writing

Those who wish to improve the quality of their business writing by increasing their understanding of grammar and developing their writing style. This programme is equally suited to those for whom English is either a first or second language.

What you will learn:

• Parts of speech: how words differ in function and meaning; identifying nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs
• Groups of words: analysing language; identifying the active and passive
• Structuring information: organising sentences into paragraphs; making sense of paragraphs with punctuation
• Style planning: how style affects the tone of writing; developing an appropriate corporate writing style