English Grammar for Business Executives

Duration: 8 weeks (16 sessions)

Frequency: Twice a week, 2 hours per session

Our English Grammar for Business Executives course is designed to equip professionals with the essential grammar skills needed to communicate effectively in the business world. Through tailored lessons, practical exercises, and relevant examples, participants will refine their grammar proficiency to enhance their written and oral communication in professional contexts.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants would

Have mastered fundamental English grammar rules.
Have learnt grammatical concepts to produce clear, concise and polished written communication.
Have developed a keen eye for grammatical errors (inconsistencies) to ensure high-quality written and spoken communication.
Have cultivated an understanding of formal and informal grammar usage in different business contexts.
Have built confidence in using English grammar effectively to convey professionalism and authority as a business executive.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Business Grammar (Week 1)

Overview of course objectives, content, and expectations.

Importance of grammar accuracy in business communication.

Common grammatical errors and misconceptions.

Module 2: Parts of Speech (Week 2)

Review of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and conjunctions

Understanding and applying grammatical functions in business writing and speaking

Module 3: Sentence Structure (Week 3)

Grammar rules for sentence construction, including subject-verb agreement and sentence coherence.

Strategies for crafting clear and concise sentences in business communication

Module 4: Punctuation and Mechanics (Week 4)

Proper use of punctuation marks, such as commas, periods, semicolons, colons

Guidelines for capitalisation, abbreviations, and formatting in business documents

Module 5: Verb Tenses and Mood (Week 5)

Mastery of verb tenses, including present, past, future, and perfect tenses

Understanding mood and voice in business writing, including indicative, imperative, and subjunctive moods

Module 6: Modifiers and Parallelism (Week 6)

Correct usage of modifiers, including adjectives, adverbs, and phrases

Maintaining parallel structure in lists, comparisons, and other grammatical constructions

Module 7: Clarity and Consistency (Week 7)

Techniques for ensuring clarity and consistency in business writing and speaking.

Strategies for revising and editing business documents for grammatical accuracy.

Module 8: Advanced Grammar Topics (Week 8)

Understanding and deploying the appropriate tone for business communication

Conditional sentences, relative clauses, and count and non-count nouns

English Idioms for Business

Delivery Method

The course will be delivered through a combination of interactive lectures, guided discussions, grammar drills, writing exercises, and case studies. Moreover, participants will have opportunities to practice grammar skills in real-world business scenarios and receive personalised feedback from instructors. Furthermore, continuous assessments and quizzes will be administered to monitor participants’ progress and reinforce learning objectives.