Diploma in Basic English Grammar
Course facts
- Payment: Free to learn, certificate paid
- Credits: CPD Credits
- Learning style: Self-paced, start anytime
- Format: Video Based
- Video access: Offline Download (App)
- Refund: Conditional Refund
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Learn basic English grammar: punctuation, parts of speech, past, present, and passive tenses, comparing tenses, and sentence structure.
Clear writing and speaking in English rest on a handful of rules about punctuation, parts of speech, tenses, and word order. This course introduces English grammar and how the language evolved, the purpose and correct use of punctuation, and the parts of speech. It then explains how past, present, and passive tenses are built, including the perfect and continuous forms, compares similar tenses, and walks through sentence structure, the position of adverbs, and how to form negatives and questions.
What You Will Achieve
- Use punctuation correctly and recognize the parts of speech
- Explain how the past, present, and passive tenses are structured
- Distinguish between similar English tenses
- Build sentences, negatives, and questions with correct word order
Program Overview
Punctuation and Speech
The building blocks of English grammar.
- Introduction to English grammar
- Punctuation
- Parts of speech
Past, Present, and Passive Tenses
How each tense is formed.
- The past tense
- Present tense and passive tenses
Tenses and Structure
Choosing tenses and ordering words.
- Comparing tenses
- Sentence structure
Certificate Awarded (Paid)
Pass the final course assessment to earn it. The course is free to study; the certificate is optional and has a fee.
Job Outlook
Proofreaders, editors, and English teachers depend on a firm command of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
- Proofreader
- English Teacher
- Book Editor
Good for: English learners and native speakers who want to firm up their grammar and punctuation.
Keep in mind: It covers grammar only; the writing styles and literature analysis are in the longer Diploma in English Language and Literature.
Bottom line: A focused grammar refresher on punctuation, tenses, and sentence structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tenses are covered?
Past, present, and passive tenses, including the past perfect, past simple, present perfect simple, and continuous forms.
Does the course teach punctuation?
Yes. It explains the purpose of punctuation in English and how to use the most important punctuation rules correctly.
Does the course cover questions and negatives?
Yes. The sentence structure lesson shows how to create negatives and questions and where adverbs go in a sentence.
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