Master English Grammar
Get the Fundamentals of English Grammar and Be a Better Writer
You know good grammar is essential to good writing, but grammar is confusing. It's filled with technical jargon and complex concepts. It's hard to know where to start.
That's why I put together this interactive resource to help you grasp English grammar more quickly. It's filled with interactive presentations, videos, exercises, quizzes, and discussion forums, so you can make real progress on your grammar and writing.
Course Curriculum
Course Introduction
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Module 1 - Phrases and Clauses
Know the Difference Between a Phrase and a Clause
Activity - Know the Different Types of Clauses
Activity - Punctuating Clauses
The 3 Types of Sentences in English
Complete Sentences
Interactive Activity - Complete Sentences
Fix play icon - How to Create a Grammar Journal
Module 2 - The Parts of Speech
Nouns
Activity - Nouns
Pronouns
Verbs
Activity - Subject-Verb Agreement
Activity - Verb Tense
Adjectives
Adverbs
Prepositions
Articles
Conjunctions
Activity - Punctuating Conjunctions
Interjections
Activity - Parts of Speech
Module 3 - How to Improve Your Vocabulary
How to Use Context Clues to Learn New Words (5:51)
Interactive Activity - Context Clues 1
Interactive Activity - Context Clues 2
Enhance Vocabulary by Identifying Word Parts
Interactive Activity - Identifying Word Parts 1
Interactive Activity - Identifying Word Parts 2
Handling Specialized Terminology (2:17)
Understanding Figurative Language (7:37)
Quiz - Figurative Language
How to Create Vocabulary Flashcards (0:49)
Use a KIM Chart to Improve Word Memory (1:40)
How to Make a Word Web (2:46)
Bonus Course - Essential Strategies EVERY Writer Needs to Know
Know the Writing Process
How to Make an Outline (4:51)
Interactive Outlining Activity
Activity - Logical Ordering of Paragraphs
How to Structure Paragraphs Using the MEAL Plan
Understand Writing Patterns (11:34)
Interactive Activity - Writing Patterns
How to Summarize Information (6:49)
How to Paraphrase Information (3:35)
Interactive Activity - Paraphrasing
Better Reading, Better Writing - How to Make Inferences (5:32)
Interactive Activity - Making Inferences
How to Synthesize Information in Your Writing (6:03)
How to Integrate Quotations in Your Writing
Avoid These 20 Common Writing Errors (5:55)
Your Instructor
Anthony R. Garcia
Anthony has been teaching college English for over ten years. In that time, he's graded over 10,000 student essays, encouraging students to color their writing with not only precision and credibility but also pleasure and style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.