If you want to improve your career prospects and move up the ladder then you must be effective at getting your message across. The first step to improving your communication skills is to make sure that you communicate accurately. This means getting your grammar right - crucial to presenting a professional image.

The English language is a minefield of rules and exceptions to those rules! Being more aware and conscious of the implications of grammatical inaccuracy is a starting point for improvement. This workshop will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses in using grammar accurately and provide strategies to help you correct those common errors.

Objective

The objectives of the course are that the participants will:

• understand the aspects of correct grammar usage
• enhance their knowledge of the nuances of grammar rules
• identify and correct common grammatical errors

Outline

The key topics covered are:

• The importance of correct grammar
• A review of basic grammar rules - identifying common errors
• The rules of subject-verb agreement
• Preposition usage
• Countable and uncountable nouns
• Using the past tenses correctly
• Sentence Structure - Active v Passive
• Statements or commands?
• Using punctuation

Who should attend

Those who want to ensure their English language use is error free or who want to review common grammar errors. It’s also useful for those who use English as a second language.

Methodology

The training will be conducted using the following:

• small group discussion
• large group discussion
• written exercises
• review of common mistakes using examples

Testimonial

Good trainer and easy to understand to improve my grammar
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

I think the workshop is very good as examinator. I think Emma is an excellent trainer. I have learned so much from her. I am looking forward to attending more of her courses.
Ministry of Manpower

The course met my objective and good workshop. Very impressive presentation and showing of correct use of grammar and English.
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

Trainer is very friendly. A good and excellent training easily understand by all participants.
Republic Polytechnic

Managed to learn new things on grammar. Trainer is very positive and able to create a good climate.
Institute of Technical Education

An extremely helpful and informative course. Training materials were well organized. The trainer is excellent and have good training skills.
an anonymous participant

The workshop is fun & very practical. The trainer is friendly, patient & lively. Thanks!
an anonymous participant

The trainer is very lovely. I really enjoyed the class.
National Institute of Education

Fun and excited during the class.
AXA Insurance Pte Ltd

- Better understanding on using grammar in business writing
- Gain knowledge to avoid common error in grammar
- User friendly, training materials easy to read
( Academy of Human Education College East )

- Refresh the usage of the grammar skills
- Well done , enjoy the course very much
- Excellent trainer, she conducted the course with result
( Building and Construction Authority )

- I have learn how to write grammar correctly
- Trainer explain and thought us how to use grammar correctly
( Fei Yue Family Service )

- Have Learnt knowledge that is very practical and applicable to my work and everyday life
- Awesome material and content
- Very knowledgeable on the topic presented and gave relevant examples to make us understand better (Mr Azhar - )

Emma Jarman-Jones's Profile

Emma Jarman-Jones specialises in developing and enhancing workplace communication skills. This work includes writing, speaking, interpersonal and management skills training. She has over 20 years experience training in Singapore, as well as regionally in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Emma has worked as an external consultant and trainer with both private and public sectors, designing, customising and delivering programs, and coaching individuals. She believes in the potential of every person and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of training that will benefit the individual, as well as the organisation. She has worked with companies such as StarHub, SingTel, BASF South East Asia, BASF Vietnam and Malaysia, DBS Bank, Nokia, Carlton Hotel and The British Club.

Emma holds an MBA from Imperial College, London. She has also completed a Diploma in Human Resource Development at the Singapore Institute of Management and is a certified People Developer Consultant.