Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation
University of California, Irvine via Coursera Specialization
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Overview
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This specialization follows our Learn English: Intermediate Grammar specialization and includes more advanced grammar concepts such as noun clauses and conditionals. You'll also learn how to blend verb tenses effectively and how to punctuate sentences correctly. This specialization is useful for non-native English speakers who want to improve their fluency or native speakers who want to improve their accuracy in using English for academic or professional purposes.
Syllabus
Course 1: Verb Tenses and Passives
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. This is the first course in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation specialty. In ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Conjunctions, Connectives, and Adverb Clauses
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. This is the second course in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation specialty. In ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Noun Clauses and Conditionals
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation specialty. In ... Enroll for free.
Course 4: Advanced Grammar & Punctuation Project
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. If you have taken the three courses in this specialization, you have learned a lot of grammar ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. This is the first course in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation specialty. In ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Conjunctions, Connectives, and Adverb Clauses
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. This is the second course in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation specialty. In ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Noun Clauses and Conditionals
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation specialty. In ... Enroll for free.
Course 4: Advanced Grammar & Punctuation Project
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. If you have taken the three courses in this specialization, you have learned a lot of grammar ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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This is the second course in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation specialty. In this course, you will learn about a lot of different ways to join ideas to make more complex and interesting sentences. You'll learn about two types of conjunctions, many other types of connectives, and adverb clauses. You'll also learn about how to punctuate all of these expressions and the types of sentences they create. All of this is grammar you must know to have a high fluency in English. Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.
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This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation specialty. In this class, you will learn about the advanced grammar concepts of noun clauses and conditionals. You will learn about several different types of each and get lots of practice using them appropriately. This may seem like difficult grammar, but this course will make them easy to understand. These grammar points are essential for any learner trying to master fluency in the English language. Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.
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This is the first course in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation specialty. In this course, you will review the verb tenses that you learned in beginning English classes and learn about a few tenses you may not know very well. In all, you'll cover all 12 of the English verb tenses and passive verb forms. Most importantly, you'll learn how to blend these tenses, which is what native speakers frequently do. This course is vital to your becoming a more fluent English speaker. Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.
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If you have taken the three courses in this specialization, you have learned a lot of grammar in the past few months. This will be a big help to your studies or your career. This project will help you process what you've learned and help you remember it forever. In this course, you will create a grammar portfolio of the difficult or interesting English grammatical structures that you studied in the previous courses. Your portfolio will include several items that you create, such as two scripts that you will write, in which you showcase proper use of grammar points you've learned. You will then record a video performing each script and using the grammar. You can record these two videos alone or with friends. You can be creative and make funny skits like your teachers did in all of the fun videos you watched in this specialization or use your own creative style. The items you create for your portfolio will help you review the material you've learned and will be a memorable project that you can keep with you long after this course ends. You must be able to create and share videos in order to complete this course.
Taught by
Brad Gilpin, Emily Ellis, Nicole Jacobs and Tamy Chapman
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5.0 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews
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Mostly focused on punctuation and the use of comma in different types of sentences and a quick review of verb tenses. It's a perfect quick review before an important test.
The instructor speaks clearly and the course is full of samples and examples. You can practice what you learned through the practice quizzes and optional activities linked in the course.
I took the whole course in an afternoon watching at 2x speed. It's doable if you have some previous knowledge on the matter. The peer-reviewed assignments are easy and enjoyable. -
The course was exactly what I was looking for. I felt challenged and as though I grew in writing and understanding just a bit more than previously. For me, because I don't consider myself a seasoned writer like some of you guys, I was just looking to pick up a few tricks for writing. But oh was I in for a treat with this course, I really learned so much with it being the first course and all. If you're new to writing or just want to understand it all. Take a leap of faith and go ahead and try the course, you won't be disappointed.
Peace and Blessings,
M. Crudup