
English Grammar is explained and students are given a welcome to the course.
The five stages of the Writing Process are explained.
Learn about the basic building block of writing.
Before you continue to learn about sentences, it’s time to introduce you to “conjunctions” and this well known music video that aired during the Saturday morning children's programming block on U.S. television in the 1970s and 1980s. Enjoy this classic!
Describe compound sentences joined by coordinating conjunctions like and, but, or with a comma; explain complex sentences joined by subordinating conjunctions like although, because, when; warn against filler words.
Supplemental video of the animated musical short film that aired during the Saturday morning children's programming block on U.S. television in the 1970s and 1980s. Enjoy this classic!
Identify how verbs express physical action, mental action, or a state of being. Note that linking verbs connect the subject to the predicate, and keep tense consistency across events.
Supplemental video of the animated musical short film that aired during the Saturday morning children's programming block on U.S. television in the 1970s and 1980s. Enjoy this classic!
Supplemental video of the animated musical short film that aired during the Saturday morning children's programming block on U.S. television in the 1970s and 1980s. Enjoy this classic!
Master subject-verb agreement by applying rules for singular and plural subjects, including or and nor, proximity to the noun, and handling collective nouns with clear examples.
Supplemental video of the animated musical short film that aired during the Saturday morning children's programming block on U.S. television in the 1970s and 1980s. Enjoy this classic!
Supplemental video of the animated musical short film that aired during the Saturday morning children's programming block on U.S. television in the 1970s and 1980s. Enjoy this classic!
Supplemental video of the animated musical short film that aired during the Saturday morning children's programming block on U.S. television in the 1970s and 1980s. Enjoy this classic!
This course is a masterclass providing you intense instruction and a review of the basic elements of modern English and usage. Your basic writing skills will improve as you benefit from the course by understanding the rules of grammar, learning the valuable foundational principles of standard written English, and discovering how to write correctly and effectively. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced writer, after watching the videos and doing the quizzes and activities, you will see a positive difference in your writing (and speaking) and be more confident of success in college, in the workplace, and in life because you will have learned the basic writing skills you need today. ESL students will also be helped. Filled with clear instruction and examples, the course allows you to test your knowledge and practice what you learn. Gain the skills you need by signing up today!
MUST SEE: Have fun playing "Grammar Jeopardy" with Dale's cat, Romeo (and other fun surprises)!
"As a professor at four colleges and universities in the United States, I'm happy to provide you my experience of 29 years of teaching writing by offering you this course." —Dale, your instructor
After taking this course, students will . . .
Understand the basics of English grammar and writing.
Become proficient in writing by understanding the rules of grammar, usage, and tenses.
Master the use of the English language by learning the parts of speech, correct punctuation, and sentence and paragraph structure.
Learn to avoid fragments, run-on sentences, and comma splices.
Master subject-verb agreement.
Be empowered by writing clearly, more effectively, and with confidence and grace.
Learn how to compose a five paragraph essay, which will arm the student with an understanding of how to write lengthier, formal essays.
Develop the command of grammar and language necessary to succeed in higher education or teach effectively in elementary, middle, and/or secondary schools.
Increase the likelihood of job advancement and promotion because of their NEW command of English Grammar and basic writing.