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Learn the rules. Kiss errors goodbye. Become one of those friends...

This course is ideal for: Anyone who just wants to know the rules, without having to look them up…
Every. Single. Time.

You will:
Learn the key rules of punctuation and grammar
Discover how to avoid common business writing mistakes
Gain more confidence in your day-to-day writing

Key information
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Want to bring this course to your workplace?

Your workplace in person*

$5,200 for up to 10 attendees
($215 per additional person – maximum class size 20)

*Sydney. For other locations, please contact us for a quote.

Essential for all writers

Are you looking to refresh your writing skills? Are you in a job where accuracy in English is essential? Are your Word documents littered with red and green squiggly lines? Keen to stop your current “Russian roulette”, dice-rolling approach to apostrophes, plurals and other gremlins? Then keep reading.

Grammar and punctuation are the building blocks that help shape every piece of effective communication. However, when used incorrectly, they stand out for all to see – reflecting poorly on you and your organisation’s credibility. This is why it is so important to understand the key rules and to eliminate guesswork forever. And our popular Grammar and Punctuation Essentials course can help you do precisely that.

Now, in many cultures, “Grammar” is a kindly old woman who bakes cookies, knits jumpers and comments on how much you’ve grown. But the grammar we’re talking about here packs hand grenades and tripwires – showcasing English at its inconsistent worst. And when teamed up with “Punctuation”, they form a mischievous pair – wielding a bunch of rules you’d swear had been designed to make us all look perpetually stupid.

Luckily, this course will help you tame the beast.

The way the course was presented was fantastic. There was never a dull moment.
I've gained knowledge as well as confidence in my grammar and punctuation skills.

– Claudia Arrage

Included in this course:

The fundamentals of correct punctuation and grammar to give you more confidence in your writing and your job.
Common mistakes in business writing and how to fix them.
The ‘grey areas’ of language – when to bend, break or keep a rule.
Practical exercises exploring the nine parts of speech.
Did we mention apostrophes?

And MUCH more!

Bonus: Grey Areas and Gremlins
As part of this course, you will also receive a copy of the comprehensive workbook Grey Areas and Gremlins: A Grammar and Punctuation Refresher (valued at $50). This is a useful resource that you can refer to even when the course is over.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Why should I learn grammar and punctuation?
A: Almost every profession requires at least some form of written communication – yet generations of Australians have missed out on learning grammar and punctuation at school. The confidence you get from knowing how to do this stuff is powerful – and can be applied to all areas of your life, not just work.

Q: It sounds a bit dry. Is it?
A: Well, you’d normally think so. But luckily, your guide to this lexical minefield is the delightful Deb Doyle – an editorial expert with an uncanny ability to turn the traditionally dull world of grammar and punctuation into a fun, jam-packed, eye-opening journey.

Q: So it’s the most fun I’ll ever have?
A: Hey, we didn’t say that. But it’s far MORE fun than you probably thought it would be.

Q: Are there any side effects to doing this course?
A: Yes. As a result of completing our Grammar and Punctuation Essentials course, many people find themselves scoffing at printed signs, tut-tutting advertisements, cringing at chalk boards and correcting their friends’ Facebook updates…

This is an essential course for everyone. It will refresh your knowledge and it will assist with your writing skills.
It reinforced the rules of punctuation and grammar that I had long forgotten.

– Lorna O’Brien

The AWC methodology

We believe that anyone can learn how to write clearly and effectively. With our unique methodology, you’ll be able to transform the way you write. It will equip you with the skills and templates you need to write in plain English and provide you with simple, easy-to-use frameworks that ensure your message is communicated – no matter what kind of document you are writing. We understand the business world – so we focus on exactly what you need to know to communicate with stakeholders, customers and colleagues.

Key information
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This is a classroom course in Sydney Duration 1 This is a classroom course in Sydney Starts: To be announced Starts: To be announced Duration: 1 Day Duration: 1 Day With: Deb Doyle With: Deb Doyle $550 REGISTER INTEREST Register your interest to hear about a new course date as soon as it's announced!