Most of us know grammar intuitively, but when you want to improve your business writing skills, it helps to have a more conscious understanding of the rules underpinning the English language.

The M Factor grammar courses are tailored to meet your organisation's grammatical needs based on viewing samples of participants' writing. A draft program is below.

Learning outcomes

• Understand grammatical terms
• Know how to avoid common grammatical mistakes
Improve your writing skills

Content

Parts of speech
This session looks at the nine parts of speech (noun, verbs etc.) and common mistakes people make with them.

Sentences
How sentences work. This session looks at different types of sentences (simple, compound and complex) and provides some practical tips on how to write sentences that are easy to read.

Punctuation
Punctuation rules and conventions, such as the use of colons, semi-colons, commas and apostrophes.

Spelling
How to spell correctly without having to rely on Spell Check.

Style
Modern style conventions, such as more minimal punctuation.

Call or email 61 2 9363 2972 or email mary@themfactor.com.au to find out more or book a course — available throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific.