Qualifications
Taking this course can count towards part of the following qualifications:
Everyday English Skills - Vocabulary, Spelling and Grammar (Level 2)
Being able to form sentences correctly and apply basic grammar and punctuation rules can make the difference between someone clearly understanding your text or not having a clue what you mean! This course will help you to improve the key skills you need to get your message across clearly.
You’ll learn how to use complex sentences to add variety and interest to your writing. You’ll be shown how to ensure the verb and subject ‘agree’, how to select the correct tense and how to use pronouns to make your message clear. You’ll look at the use of apostrophes, inverted commas and commas in a variety of texts. You’ll be shown techniques to help you 'decode' the meaning of technical terms used in specialist texts and you’ll explore how writers enrich text by using similes, metaphors, antonyms, synonyms and idioms.
As you move through the course, mini tests let you check that you’ve understood the learning and give you the chance to practise your new word skills in realistic, everyday situations.
What will you learn?
After finishing this course you will be able to:
• Use complex sentences
• Use verbs and pronouns correctly
• Make your writing easy to read by using different types of punctuation correctly
• Read and understand technical terms
• Use expressive words and phrases to make your writing more interesting
• Use a dictionary and a variety of reference books
• Use a range of spelling strategies to spell unfamiliar and irregular words.
What should you already know?
The staff at your local learndirect centre will assess your skills. Once they have assessed your skills, they will help you to decide if this is the right course for you.
Course level
| Beginner |
| Beginner plus |
| Intermediate |
| Advanced |
How long does it take?
Short Course - our short courses take 3 to 9 hours to complete. You can work through this course at your own pace.
What's involved?
Online - This is a course where you learn while connected to the Internet
Course Code: 104074BS008
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