The Art of Workplace English - Civil Service College

Effective CommunicationsCourse Code: WRG10The Art of Workplace English

YoyCourse Code: WRG10EQUIPyour mind to stay on top of thingsWhen you think of grammar, it is likely that fixed rules governing language use come to mind. This course takes youbeyond that to give you a deeper understanding of English grammar so that you can convey information more clearlyand accurately, get things done more efficiently, and convince others of your ideas and opinions. The course alsohighlights aspects of grammar that will enable you to project the image that your organisation desires.You will learn how to use grammar competently - and even creatively - for a variety of purposes. In addition, youwill learn how to use modern technology to check the use of English and thus evaluate what you read or write morecritically.ObjectivesBy the end of this course, you will be able to:• Have a fresh understanding of English grammar• Appreciate how grammar is inherently meaningfuland related to effective communication and thinking• Identify some important features of English grammarto pay attention to, and apply them in order to bemore expert users of English• Know how to use dictionaries and online tools to findout real world usage of EnglishOutline• Introduction: What is grammar?• Being appropriate: the grammar of tone and style- How are context, meaning and grammar related?- What features of English grammar affect tone?- Differences in grammar between written and spokenEnglish• Grammatical strategies for different types of writingand speaking- Identifying general and specific purposes forspeaking and writing- Effective patterns of grammar use for differentpurposes of communication• Practical speaking and writing activities• Ways of finding out about real-world use of grammar- How to use dictionaries for grammar checks- Online concordances and how to use themDuration16 hoursFee$449.40 per participant (inclusive of 7% GST of $29.40).Absentees will be charged the full fee.RegistrationNominations should be made through the course’swebpage at www.cscollege.gov.sg or Learning@Gov.Terms and conditions apply.VenueCivil Service College31 North Buona Vista RoadSingapore 275983(Venue confirmation is upon receipt of CoursePlacement Letter)Contact UsFor more information and the latest course dates,please refer to www.cscollege.gov.sg.6874 1733cscollege@cscollege.gov.sgwww.facebook.com/CivilServiceCollegeSingaporeWho Should AttendYou are a Div 1 officer or equivalent who would like torefresh your knowledge of English grammar.EQUIP • CONNECT • EXPLORE • CREATEInformation is correct at time of publication.