COURSE BENEFITS
Learn how to master paragraph structure and topic sentences and reduce grammatical errors in written documents. Explore the patterns of punctuation and problems with direct translation when using idiomatic expressions.
Course Objectives
Graybridge Malkam’s Effective Business Writing course will help you to:
- Produce clearer, more concise and dynamic written communication
- Become a more effective writer, proof-reader and editor
- Present ideas clearly and effectively
- Practice different types of writing: descriptive, expository, narrative, persuasive and compare and contrast
- Learn how to adjust tone, language and style to the target audience
- Expand vocabulary and to incorporate business terminology
- Create a personal writing process
- Identify and eliminate common writing errors
- Promote proper use of punctuation and to improve spelling
Methodology
Our Effective Business Writing course, led by our expert instructor, provides step-by-step instruction and the creation of an individual writing process. In addition to grammar and vocabulary exercises, you will practice editing and review in small groups or pairs. Additional features of the course include:
- A business/technical approach to writing
- Brainstorming, drafting, writing and revising
- Organizational options for different formats
- Grammatical challenges for second language learners
- Business and technical clichés
- Tips for writing electronic mail
Who Should Attend?
Non-native speakers of French or English and all other individuals looking to improve their business writing abilities.
Duration
Effective Business Writing includes 50 hours of instruction time for groups of 6-8 persons.
When and Where?
Courses are offered on client or Graybridge Malkam premises and are available on-demand.