Grammar, Style and Clarity for Professional English (CWS-043) Training Course

Grammar, Style and Clarity for Professional English

Grammar mistakes, awkward phrasing and unclear sentences undermine the credibility of even the best ideas. In professional settings, readers often judge competence by the…

5 daysClassroom or online

49Upcoming dates

12Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Introduction

Grammar mistakes, awkward phrasing and unclear sentences undermine the credibility of even the best ideas. In professional settings, readers often judge competence by the quality of writing in emails, reports and proposals, and errors can cause genuine misunderstanding.

This Grammar, Style and Clarity for Professional English training course refreshes and strengthens the core writing skills that professionals rely on every day. Participants review essential grammar and punctuation, common errors and confusing words, sentence construction, concise and plain style, appropriate tone and register, and practical techniques for editing and proofreading their own work.

The course is suitable for both native and non-native speakers of English who want to write with greater accuracy, confidence and clarity at work.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Apply core grammar rules accurately in professional writing
Use punctuation correctly to support clarity
Avoid common errors and frequently confused words
Construct clear, varied and well-balanced sentences
Write concisely using plain English principles
Choose appropriate tone and register for different readers
Organise paragraphs and documents logically
Edit and proofread written work effectively

Target Audience

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

Professionals who write in English at work
Non-native English speakers in business roles
Administrative and secretarial staff
Managers who review others' writing
Customer service and communications staff
Graduates and early-career professionals

Training Methodology

The course combines concise explanations with extensive practice exercises, editing tasks and rewriting of real-world business texts. Participants analyse their own common errors, build a personal checklist and receive individual feedback on written assignments throughout the course.

Target Competencies

Grammatical accuracy
Correct punctuation
Sentence construction
Concise style
Tone and register
Editing and proofreading

Course outline

1Day One: Essential Grammar Refresher

Why grammar matters for professional credibility
Parts of speech and sentence elements reviewed
Subject and verb agreement in complex sentences
Verb tenses used in business writing
Pronouns, articles and determiners used correctly
Diagnosing personal grammar weaknesses
Exercise: grammar diagnostic and correction

2Day Two: Punctuation and Common Errors

Commas, semicolons and colons used correctly
Apostrophes, hyphens and dashes explained
Capital letters, numbers and abbreviations
Frequently confused words and their correct use
Prepositions and common collocations in business English
Avoiding run-on sentences and fragments
Exercise: correcting errors in business texts

3Day Three: Building Clear Sentences

Sentence length, variety and rhythm
Active and passive voice and when to use each
Placing key information where readers expect it
Parallel structure in lists and comparisons
Avoiding ambiguity and misplaced modifiers
Linking ideas with clear transitions
Workshop: rewriting unclear sentences

4Day Four: Style, Tone and Concision

Plain English principles for professional writing
Removing wordiness, clichés and redundant phrases
Formal, neutral and informal registers compared
Tone in emails, reports and customer letters
British and American English conventions
Paragraph structure and logical flow
Workshop: editing a document for style and tone

5Day Five: Editing and Proofreading

Separating writing, editing and proofreading stages
Techniques for spotting your own mistakes
Using spelling and grammar tools wisely
Building a personal error checklist
Reviewing and giving feedback on colleagues' writing
Final writing assessment with individual feedback
Personal action plan for professional English writing

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Grammar, Style and Clarity for Professional English course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Grammar, Style and Clarity for Professional English course?

The next public date is 7 - 11 Dec 2026 in London. There are 49 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Madrid, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Cape Town.

Can I take Grammar, Style and Clarity for Professional English online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Grammar, Style and Clarity for Professional English

Course overview

Introduction

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Training Methodology

Target Competencies

Course outline

Dates and fees

Frequently asked questions

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