Business Grammar
- 6 Courses | 2h 8m 54s
- 11 Books | 37h 31m
- 6 Audiobooks | 8h 4m 14s
Using proper grammar in your written communication is a critical skill to master for success. Improve your grammar today. While it may seem like many people today don't pay attention to good grammar, these skills might just make the difference between getting hired or promoted and being overlooked. The way you use language is part of the way you present yourself. Make the right impression by avoiding grammar mistakes.
COURSES INCLUDED
Using the Parts of Speech
Effective business writing is one of the most important communication skills in the workplace today. By writing well, using clear sentences and correct grammar, you can ensure your message is communicated to and understood by your intended audience. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true - poorly structured sentences can not only cause confusion, but may also damage your reputation. In this course, you'll learn about the fundamental elements for better writing - the parts of speech. These are the building blocks of sentences, so learning about them can help you skillfully combine words into meaningful sentences. This course describes the eight parts of speech and shows how to use them effectively and correctly.
7 videos |
20m
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Getting the Details Right: Spelling Basics
Spelling errors are all too common, and are one of the main culprits behind poor business writing. A wrong letter here, an extra letter there, and your reader may lose confidence in your communication skills and overall competence as a professional. That's why writing well doesn't just mean writing persuasively - it also means knowing the rules, as well as the exceptions, of spelling. In this course, you'll learn how to spell words with prefixes and suffixes, and how to form the plural and possessive forms of words. You'll also learn general rules on how to spell correctly, as well as some handy tips for better writing in general.
7 videos |
20m
Assessment
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Abbreviating, Capitalizing, and Using Numbers
Writing well is not just about constructing logical sentences. It also involves the correct use of abbreviations, capital letters, and numbers in your business writing. Knowing how to use them consistently is a strong asset to have as part of your communication skills. In this course, you'll learn the basic rules of capital letters, abbreviations, and numbers. You'll learn how to correctly abbreviate titles, names, locations, and countries, as well as how to capitalize direct quotes, titles, names of organizations, and product names, among other elements. In addition, you'll explore other key elements for better writing - the forms and uses of numbers with dates and time, money, fractions, and symbols.
8 videos |
23m
Assessment
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Using Punctuation Marks
Punctuation is the collection of marks used to separate sentences and their parts. Although appropriate punctuation is an undervalued part of your communication skills, it can make your business writing clear and less likely to be misinterpreted. In this course, you'll learn the standard rules and guidelines for using punctuation marks, including the correct use of periods, question marks, and exclamation points. You'll learn a crucial aspect of better writing that often causes much confusion - how to correctly use commas. The course includes rules for better writing such how to use different connecting and separating marks, like colons, semicolons, dashes, and hyphens. In addition, it shows how to properly use apostrophes, parentheses, brackets, and quotation marks.
7 videos |
20m
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Creating Well-constructed Sentences
Syntax is the grammatical term for arranging words to create logical phrases, clauses, and sentences. Well-constructed sentences express an idea by using the parts of speech in a logical order, and are essential for effective business writing. A misplaced modifier might get a chuckle out of the reader, but it reflects poorly on your communication skills. In this course, you'll learn some of the fundamentals for better writing - the parts of a sentence, such as the subject and predicate, as well as phrases and clauses. You'll examine subject-verb agreement, as well as agreement between pronouns and their antecedents. You'll also discover some techniques for writing well, such as how to identify and fix common types of sentence errors.
8 videos |
24m
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Troublesome Words and Phrases: Usage Mistakes in Writing
The many nuances and conventions in the English language make it diverse and interesting; however, when it comes to writing well, they can also cause some difficulties. For better writing skills, you must familiarize yourself with some of the most common errors of usage. In this course, you'll learn how to use commonly confused words correctly, including word pairs that sound alike and those that have related meanings. You'll explore often misused verbs - for example, affect and effect or apprise and appraise - that can impede professional business writing. You'll also learn some idiomatic combinations of verbs and prepositions that can be confusing and will put your communication skills to the test.
6 videos |
19m
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BOOK SUMMARY
Get a Grip on Your Grammar: 250 Writing and Editing Reminders for the Curious or ConfusedIn Get a Grip on Your Grammar, author Kris Spisak presents common writing errors and how to fix them. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
10m
By Kris Spisak
Book
Essential Grammar for BusinessReliable, authoritative, and designed to ease grammar anxiety, this fun, fast-paced, and easy-to-use book provides readers with a greater understanding of the building blocks so they will be better equipped to focus on the other ingredients of good business writing.
1h 20m
By Ellen Jovin
Book
Grammar Essentials for DummiesWith discrete explanations of vital grammar rules, common usage errors, and the other key concepts, this guide gives you simple strategies for understanding the rules of grammar and punctuation to improve your speaking and writing skills and communicate accurately and effectively.
2h 34m
By Geraldine Woods
Book
Basic English Grammar For Dummies - US (For Dummies (Language & Literature))Including plenty of examples, exercises, quizzes and self-tests, this plain-English guide sticks to the basics and makes it easy to get up and running on what you need to know to partake in successful everyday communication, no matter your audience or medium.
5h 35m
By Geraldine Woods
Book
English Grammar DrillsContaining nearly 200 exercises to practice what you have learned, this helpful guide reinforces your knowledge and enhances your ability to read, write, and speak in English.
4h 57m
By Mark Lester
Book
Grammar For Dummies: 1,001 Practice QuestionsWhether you're studying grammar at the high school level or just brushing up on your grammar skills, this book takes you beyond the instruction offered in a typical English grammar course and offers a hands-on understanding of grammar and its principles.
40m
By Geraldine Woods
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Essential Grammar: A Write It Well GuideFaulty grammar can slow you down and diminish your credibility as a business writer. The job-relevant exercises in this practical book will increase your confidence and help you present a professional image when you write for work.
2h 24m
By Natasha Terk
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When Bad Grammar Happens to Good People: How to Avoid Common Errors in EnglishThis comprehensive, easy-to-use reference is a program designed to help you identify and correct the most common errors in written and spoken English.
3h 4m
By Ann Batko, Edward Rosenheim
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The AMA Handbook of Business Writing: The Ultimate Guide to Style, Grammar, Punctuation, Usage, Construction, and FormattingTaking the guesswork out of more than 50 commonly used business documents, this helpful book covers key points of grammar, style and spelling, and presents strategies for writing more clearly, avoiding bias, eliminating cliches, and much more.
4h 47m
By Jennifer Wauson, Kevin Wilson
Book
English Grammar for Dummies, 3rd EditionCovering everything from the building blocks of a sentence to those pesky rules of punctuation, this easy-to-read book offers the practical guidance you need to communicate in a way that would make any English teacher proud.
6h 6m
By Geraldine Woods
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English Grammar Drills, Second EditionWith more than 150 exercises, numerous examples, and review exercises to reinforce your understanding, this practical book will help you become less intimidated by all aspects of grammar and, instead, more confident in your English writing and speaking skills.
5h 54m
By Mark Lester
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AUDIOBOOKS INCLUDED
AUDIOBOOK SUMMARY
Better Grammar in 30 Minutes a DayBetter Grammar in 30 Minutes a Day guides readers through the fundamentals of grammar in a refreshingly straightforward style. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
19m 39s
By Constance Immel, Florence Sacks
AUDIOBOOK SUMMARY
When Bad Grammar Happens to Good People: How to Avoid Common Errors in EnglishThe authors of When Bad Grammar Happens to Good People pinpoint common errors in written and spoken English and provide useful tips and tests to help you improve your grasp of this often complex and daunting language. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
17m 41s
By Ann Batko, Edward Rosenheim
AUDIOBOOK SUMMARY
Essential Grammar: A Write It Well GuideEssential Grammar outlines the principal rules of grammar and punctuation, and uses various examples to demonstrate their application. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
24m 55s
By Natasha Terk
AUDIOBOOK SUMMARY
The AMA Handbook of Business Writing: The Ultimate Guide to Style, Grammar, Punctuation, Usage, Construction, and FormattingThe AMA Handbook of Business Writing shows you how to write business documents that represent the high quality and standards of your company. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
16m 39s
By Jennifer Wauson, Kevin Wilson
AUDIOBOOK SUMMARY
Get a Grip on Your Grammar: 250 Writing and Editing Reminders for the Curious or ConfusedIn Get a Grip on Your Grammar, author Kris Spisak presents common writing errors and how to fix them. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
20m 56s
By Kris Spisak
Audiobook
Essential Grammar: A Write It Well Guide, 3rd Revised EditionThis audio edition provides just what you need to write correctly and professionally in today's workplace.
6h 24m 24s
By Natasha Terk
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