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The ExpertRating Online Grammar Course
(leading to ExpertRating Grammar
Certification).
The key to effective writing and speaking is English grammar. Whether you are just now learning the basics of grammar or if you need a refresher, this course will help you develop the foundational skills you need. In this course, you’ll explore the eight parts of speech, punctuation and mechanics, foundational sentence construction, and we’ll even get into the details of phrases, clauses, problem words, common grammar mistakes, and much more! An instructor will guide you every step of the way as you learn grammar through hands-on, practical exercises.
You’ll also learn through short videos, examples, and even fun games. Take your writing and speaking to the next level of excellence!
This course includes a knowledgeable
and caring instructor who will guide you through your lessons,
facilitate discussions, and answer your questions. The instructor
for this course will be Curt Simmons.
Curt Simmons
 About
the
ExpertRating Online Grammar Course instructor: Curt Simmons, B.A., M.Ed, is a best-selling author, trainer, and multi-media expert. Curt’s degrees are in English and communication studies, and he has more than ten years of experience teaching English and writing in the classroom. Additionally, Curt has authored numerous books on a wide variety of technology topics and has been a technical editor for numerous other titles. He is both a classroom and online instructor, and has developed custom courseware for major U.S. companies.
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Actors Certification requirements:
For taking this instructor led ExpertRating Online Grammar Course you need
internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or
Mozilla Firefox Web browser. Please note: this course teaches
American English grammar. Also, this course is not designed for ESL
students. If you are an ESL student, please consider enrolling in
Grammar for ESL Students with Sabri Bebawi.r.
Testimonials:
The ExpertRating Online Grammar Course has received overwhelming positive
feedback and reviews from students around the world. Here are a few:
 This was a great refresher for me. I always get confused when it comes to using semicolons or colons. I've printed off some of the material just as future reference. "
"Great lesson. Perfect refresher. "
"The lesson is very well designed. I found it was very easy to understand, and was able complete the quiz correctly. Thanks to the instructor. "
"This is the best course to refresh my knowledge."
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ExpertRating Online Grammar Course
(leading to
ExpertRating Grammar Certification)
 ExpertRating
is one of the world's only ISO 9001:2015
Certified companies (from
TUV America) offering an Online Grammar Course (leading to ExpertRating Grammar Skills Certification).
Over 5 million people from 120 countries have benefited from ExpertRating Online Tests and Certifications. ExpertRating offers its testing services
to the world's best companies such as Convergys Corp, UPS, GAP,
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few. See
where ExpertRating Certified Professionals are working.
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ExpertRating upholds the highest privacy standards and complies with
strict program requirements, ensuring that your information is always safe.
ExpertRating has certified Several thousand individuals who are working with leading companies across the US and
other countries.
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When you choose the
ExpertRating Online Grammar Course you can be sure that you are buying a
premium International certification that is recognized by hundreds
of employers and Government bodies in the US and other countries. 
With ExpertRating you get certified
quickly online and you are equipped with a store house of
information through the in-depth ExpertRating Online Grammar Courseware which has
been developed by experienced English Grammar Experts.
The ExpertRating Grammar Certification is by far the best value for money instructor led
Grammar Program at $129.99.
Some Popular questions and answers about
this ExpertRating Online Grammar Course and Certification:
How much does the
Grammar Certification cost and what does it include?
You can buy this ExpertRating Online Grammar Course
leading to
Grammar certification at a special offer price of only $129.99 which
includes the in-depth ExpertRating Online Grammar Courseware and exam fee. This is
the best value for money Grammar Program available till date. You
get the following services within the USD $129.99 fee.
In-depth ExpertRating Online Grammar Courseware including scenarios and case studies.
An instructor to guide you through the
course and to whom you can direct your questions.
World wide airmail delivery of the hard
copy Grammar Certificate. The Grammar Certificate can be used
to prove your certified status and does not mention the words
"online".
An online transcript that can be used to
prove your certified credentials on the internet at any time.
How do I get certified?
The process of getting yourself certified is very simple. All you have to do is buy the
ExpertRating Online Grammar Course for $129.99. Log in to the instructor led course using your password. Go through the
ExpertRating Online Grammar Courseware (which would take you 6 weeks) and complete the final
Grammar Certification exam at your convenience. The Final Exam will be released on the same day as the last lesson. Once the Final Exam has been released, you will have 2 weeks plus 10 days to complete the Final and finish any remaining lessons in your course. No further extensions can be provided beyond these 10 days.
What learning aids will I get?
The
ExpertRating Online Grammar Course includes the following learning aids:
24 x 7 hour access to the courseware. A printer friendly version of the
ExpertRating Online Grammar Course is also provided
A friendly instructor to answer your questions online
A discussion area to have your questions answered
Chapter end quizzes to ensure that you are learning important aspects of every chapter
Chapter assignments to help you practically use the
Grammar that you will learn during the Grammar Course.
What is the final exam like?
The final exam is fully based upon the
ExpertRating Online Grammar Courseware that is provided along with the
Grammar Certification. If you have gone through the courseware properly you should not have a problem clearing the exam. The exam consists of multiple choice questions from all chapters of the
ExpertRating Online Grammar Courseware.
What are the course start dates?
ExpertRating instructor led courses commence
every month, you can always choose a suitable date for your course
commencement in any month. To see available course start dates,
please click on the "Enroll now" button.
All courses run for six weeks, with a two-week grace period at the end. Two lessons are released each week for the six-week duration of the course. You do not have to be present when the lesson is released, but you must complete each lesson within two weeks of its release.
A new section of each course starts on the second or third Wednesday of each month. If enrolling in a series of two or more courses please be sure to space the start date for each course at least two months apart.
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This
course addresses and helps to amend the common grammatical mistakes
that writers make.
A new session of each course opens each month, allowing you to enroll whenever your busy schedule permits!
How does it work? Once a session starts, two lessons will be released each week, for the six-week duration of your course. You will have access to all previously released lessons until the course ends.
Keep in mind that the interactive discussion area for each lesson automatically closes 2 weeks after each lesson is released, so you’re encouraged to complete each lesson within two weeks of its release.
If you think you fall in the second
category, then the ExpertRating Grammar Refresher Certification
course is just the right one for you. Even if your writing talents
are well known and you have no trouble with proper grammar, spelling
and syntax, you might need a refresher course. You would not want to
lose your professional edge because you cannot communicate well in
writing.
ExpertRating Online Grammar Course
Coverage (6 weeks program)
Week 1 |
Lesson 01 - Using Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives |
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Today we'll explore three common parts of speech: The noun, pronoun, and adjective. We'll review some of the basic types of nouns and you'll learn how to tell the difference between them. Then, we'll explore pronouns. You'll learn how personal and possessive pronouns are used as well as how subject and object pronouns and used in sentences. Finally, we'll take a look at adjectives and articles. You'll explore how adjectives modify nouns and how to use them in your writing. |
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Lesson 02 - Using Verbs and Adverbs |
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Today we'll explore verbs and adjectives. You'll take a look at both action verbs and linking verbs. We will review the basic types of verb tenses and how to use them effectively in your writing. Finally, we'll explore adverbs, which modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs. You'll learn how to use (and not overuse them) in your writing. |
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Week 2 |
Lesson 03 - Using Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections |
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Today we'll look at the last three parts of speech: prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Prepositions show relationships between nouns and pronouns. Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, and clauses within a sentence. Finally, interjections are used to show feeling and emotion. You'll see how these three parts of speech work in sentences and how to use them correctly in your writing. |
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Lesson 04 - Capitalization and Punctuation |
Friday |
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In this lesson, you'll explore the most common types of punctuation (except the comma). You'll explore the needed capitalization rules and also take a look at the three types of end punctuation. You'll also explore the rules and usage for colons, semicolons, quotations, apostrophes, and parenthesis. By the end of this lesson you'll be able to use these punctuation marks correctly and effectively. |
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Week 3 |
Lesson 05 - Commas |
Wednesday |
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In this lesson, you'll explore the most common type of punctuation, the comma. You'll explore the various rules that govern comma usage in the English language while also learning how to use commas effectively in your writing. By the end of this lesson you'll know how to place commas correctly in a variety of sentences. |
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Lesson 06 - Sentences |
Friday |
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In this lesson, you'll explore complete and incomplete sentences. You'll see what makes a sentence complete and how to avoid incomplete sentences. Then, we'll turn our attention to the kinds of sentences in the English language: Declarative (makes a statement), Interrogative (asks a question), Imperative (issues a command), and Exclamatory (shows strong emotion). Finally, you'll explore some common problems and pitfalls to avoid when writing sentences. |
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Week 4 |
Lesson 07 - Plural and Possessive Words |
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In this lesson, you'll explore plural and possessive words. Plural words refer to more than one; while, possessive words refer to nouns and pronouns and show ownership. There are several rules you must follow to form plural and possessive words and there are also exceptions to those rules. In this lesson, you'll explore the rules and have plenty of opportunities to practice your new grammar skills. |
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Lesson 08 - Difficult and Confusing Words |
Friday |
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In this lesson, you'll explore some of the most difficult and confusing words in the English language. There are many words that spell or sound similar, yet have very different meanings. In this lesson, you'll explore those words, including homophones, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to practice your new skills. In your writing, you never want to use the wrong words and this lesson will help you avoid those common pitfalls. |
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Week 5 |
Lesson 09 - Phrases |
Wednesday |
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In this lesson, you'll learn about phrases in the English language. Phrases are groups of words that have distinct meanings and perform certain functions within a sentence. In this lesson, you'll explore the following types of phrases, including prepositional phrases, appositive phrases, gerund phrases, adverb phrases, adjective phrases, infinitive phrases, participle phrases, and absolute phrases. You'll have plenty of opportunities to explore examples and practice your skills with each type of phrase. |
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Lesson 10 - Agreement |
Friday |
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In this lesson, you'll explore the issue of agreement. Within the English language, parts of a sentence must agree in different ways. We'll explore subject / verb agreement, as these two sentence parts must agree in number. We'll also take a look at pronoun / antecedent agreement, as these two parts must agree in number and gender. Finally, we'll also see how using the correct conjunctions can correctly connect words or sentence parts together. You'll have plenty of opportunities to practice these agreement issues and resolve common agreement problems. |
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Week 6 |
Lesson 11 - Common Sentence Problems |
Wednesday |
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In English, words come together to create sentences. A sentence is a unit of thought, and each sentence must contain a subject and a verb to be complete. However, there are three common sentence errors that writers often make. In this lesson, you'll explore those three common errors, the run-on, the comma splice, and the fragment. You'll learn how to avoid these errors in your writing and how to fix these common problems. You'll have plenty of opportunities to practice your skills in this lesson. |
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Lesson 12 - Becoming a Better Writer |
Friday |
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