Grammar Boot Camp: Easy Lessons for Common Writing Mistakes

Become an editing pro as you master English grammar, punctuation, and style

4.52 (1865 reviews)
Udemy
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English
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Language
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8,662
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2.5 hours
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Nov 2019
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$74.99
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What you will learn

You will be able to edit your own work, identifying and correcting grammar and punctuation errors.

You will receive the FREE e-workbook "Just the Basics of English Grammar" ($14 value) to practice your new skills.

You will write clear and concise sentences.

Your will understand the proper placement of punctuation.

You will transform awkward sentences into clear and powerful statements.

Description

Welcome to Grammar Boot Camp, the BESTSELLING Udemy grammar and editing course that has helped thousands of students craft strong, beautiful sentences.

The rules of grammar, punctuation, and style are often the things by which readers will judge your work. You may have original and insightful things to say, but your meaning will be lost if your sentences are riddled with errors, awkward phrasing, misplaced punctuation, and incorrectly used words.

What You Get in This Course

  • **NEW** Receive a professional grammar and style critique of 500 words (about two pages double spaced) of your own writing!    

  • 20 video lectures that include on-screen examples and explanations.

  • BONUS: The complete e-workbook "Just the Basics of English Grammar" for FREE. (A $14 value!)

  • Practice worksheets with exercises and answers to check your own work.


Why This Course?

If you have found grammar and punctuation to be confusing or mysterious, then this course is for you. I have designed this course to cover the "must know" elements of grammar and punctuation with easy explanations that everyone can understand. Years ago I set out to find an affordable grammar resource for my students and made a startling discovery. There wasn't one! I found that too many English courses and textbooks taught unnecessary information and technical terminology, confusing students more than helping them. The material seemed like it was made for English teachers and not English students.  Also, the materials that were okay were unnecessarily expensive. That is why I wrote Just the Basics of English Grammar and produced the video course Grammar Boot Camp. I wanted to give my students simple, easy tools that would actually improve their writing at a low cost.

Having taught students at all levels for 15 years, I understand the pitfalls and points of confusion that give people trouble. The examples and explanations in this course are tested in the classroom and have proven the most effective in helping students understand the material and master the necessary skills.

Here are just a few of the skills you will learn in this course:

  • The importance of sentence boundaries (correcting fragments and run-ons).

  • How to avoid unnecessary shifts in tense and pronoun usage.

  • How to write clear, to-the-point sentences, avoiding awkward and wordy phrasing.

  • How to avoid faulty parallel structure (and what that even means).

  • How to use the best words, especially verbs, to make your writing more powerful.

  • When to use commas and other punctuation.

  • How to use quotations and dialogue in your writing.


Testimonials 

Here is a sampling of what students are saying about Grammar Boot Camp:

"I love the course. The information is clear and to the point." - Ashley Navarra

"I found the content of this course very useful in my future writing." -Chris Page

"Good content! This was a really great course. I learned a lot of new things . Thank you!!" - Phoebe Felix

"Excellent course!" Khaled Javed

"This is just the kind of thing I was looking for." - Elizabeth

"English is my second language, so this is exactly what I needed to remind myself of grammar rules I had forgotten in order to improve my writing. This is also a great refresher if you are looking to take the GMAT." - Winnie McCrea

"The course is very clear, simple and direct." - Danielle Rodenroth

"Informative and friendly lectures. Great resources and worksheets."  - Kara McCleod


Let's Get Started!

I can't wait for you to join me in this journey to take your writing to the next level. Imagine what it will feel like to write with confidence rather than with that nagging doubt that you are doing it wrong. Writing is power. Language is power. I look forward to helping you strengthen your writing voice to become the writer you are capable of becoming.



Content

Meet the Sentence

Parts of Speech
Identifying the Core of the Sentence - Subjects and Verbs

Understanding Sentence Boundaries

Correcting Sentence Fragments
Correcting Run-on Sentences

Punctuation

Common Comma Rules
Apostrophes
Semicolon, colon, parentheses, dash, exclamation point, question mark
Quotations

Sentence Construction

Parallel Structure
Shifts in Time
Pronoun Problems
Subject - Verb Agreement

Improving Style

Wordy Sentences
Awkward Sentences
Verb Power
Sentence Variety

Words and such

Capitalization
Confused Words
Commonly Misspelled Words

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Reviews

Sameer
September 19, 2023
Very clear for getting the basics straight. The worksheets are good too. The section 5, Improving Style was very help full. So wanted some more content on it.
Gitanjali
August 24, 2023
This is a great course for anyone looking to brush up their copy editing and proof reading skills. It has all the essentials, including a section on "comma rules", my favorite.
Carolina
July 27, 2023
Great course! I highly recommend it, especially for those who learned English as a second language. I had many "Aha!" moments throughout the course. Thank you S.J.!
Samantha
March 4, 2023
This course is easy to follow, the lessons are very straight forward, and the resources are worth saving for future use. If you already have a good grasp of English gramma, this course is good for refreshing your skills.
Danielle
February 20, 2023
This is a great course! I found it extremely helpful, and the resources are a huge help. It has been many years since being in a formal school setting, I can assure you it is far easier to learn (for me), stay engaged, and truly use immediately. I would recommend this course without reservation.
Stephanie
February 20, 2023
The tutor was great. The information was detailed, however, I only have access to one of the modules resources. The resources are the best part of the course, to ensure you really understand what you are learning.
Olalekan
February 14, 2023
The season was kind of fast. I understand there is not much to talk about under the topic because it is broad.
Raksha
January 23, 2023
I needed to brush up on my already really good English, so this course was wonderful for me. The tutor was excellent. Thank you.
Joseph
December 23, 2022
The content was refreshing and clearly explained. The instructor was thoughtful in providing examples. Review materials were also very in-depth. This course was a great refresher for basic writing and grammar.
Tonia
December 20, 2022
About to start lesson 3. Lesson's One and Two were well formulated, thoughtfully put together. It is a lot of information to take. It's as good a place to start as any for a English language course. Genuinely appreciate his delivery.
Harun
December 1, 2022
The videos are great and the pace is nice but I wish they were a bit more extensive. The teacher goes through them a bit too quickly. That’s the only reason I didn’t give it a five star rating. Otherwise, it’s wonderful! I’m looking forward to the rest of the lesions.
Sharon
September 22, 2022
Instructor was clear and concise. Lessons were presented in a straightforward and simple way. I am taking away many good points in order to improve my own writing.
Danni
July 3, 2022
I loved the course!!! Each section is easy to digest and so non intimating. Thank you for making this important subject more enjoyable.
Onkaar
March 24, 2022
Good memorizing techniques. We don't realize, but those help a lot. Recommended for anyone who edits full-time.
Keo
December 8, 2021
As someone who is planning to write a book soon, I can say that after taking this course, I am pretty confident to start.

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