Grammar fundamentals

Grammar fundamentals

PRE-UNIVERSITY STUDY

Build your awareness of English grammar as well as your confidence in describing it.

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Learning mode:
On campus and Online
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Duration:
8 hours
Fees:

AU$395

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Location:
Melbourne City
Learning mode:
On campus and Online
Entry score:

Not applicable

Duration:
8 hours
Fees:

AU$395

Next intake:
See Study dates
Location:
Melbourne City

Overview

The Grammar Fundamentals course is for those interested in improving their grammar knowledge and awareness.

The Grammar Fundamentals workshops aim to build your awareness of English grammar as well as your confidence in describing it. The course is designed to prepare candidates for the CELTA course but is open to all proficient users of English who are interested in developing their understanding of its grammar. The course is offered by RMIT UP and our tutors are experienced English language professionals who are well-equipped to guide you through the basics of English grammar on which to build your knowledge and awareness.

Who should study Grammar Fundamentals?

Grammar Fundamentals is intended for CELTA students prior to course commencement as well as people who are already proficient users of English (minimum IELTS 7.0 or equivalent) and who are interested in improving their grammar knowledge and awareness. 

Grammar Fundamentals course content

Verbs and sentences

  • Verb Systems: Function and formation
  • Main and auxiliary verbs
  • Event and state verbs
  • Negative and interrogative verbs
  • Passive voice - definition, form and usage
  • Conditionals - formation and function
  • Sentence Structure terminology
  • Sentence types - simple, compound and complex
  • Dependent and independent clauses

Word classes and formation

  • Nouns 
  • Adverbs
  • Adjectives
  • Prepositions
  • Determiners
  • Quantifiers
  • Articles
  • Word order

Course study dates

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Upcoming courses

The next Grammar Fundamentals course will run from 21 January - 30 January 2025. 

Classes will be held online on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00pm.

Grammar Fundamentals Courses for 2025

Course

Date

Grammar Fundamentals Course  1

21 January - 30 January, 6pm to 8pm

Online, Tuesday and Thursday

Grammar Fundamentals Course 2

13 May - 22 May, 6pm to 8pm

Online, Tuesday and Thursday

Grammar Fundamentals Course 3

21 October - 30 October, 6pm to 8pm

Online, Tuesday and Thursday

Details about Grammar Fundamentals

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge or experience is necessary for this introductory course.

Materials supplied

All relevant course materials are included.

Materials to bring

Pen/pencil and notebook.

Suited to

The course is suited to proficient English language users (IELTS 7.0 / C1 or equivalent) who want a better understanding of the terminology connected to its various functions and uses. Grammar Fundamentals is intended as a preparation course for studying CELTA, which is a course for those wanting a career teaching English.

Outcomes

Improved confidence in using and describing English grammar. Upon finishing the course you will receive an RMIT Certificate of Completion. You can use this as a record to demonstrate the outcomes covered in the course.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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No, it is not intended as grammar class. 

Yes, the course targets some of the main features of English grammar, how they work and the terminology related to them. 

No, it is not a teacher training course. We recommend studying our CELTA course if you would like to teach English.

Yes, it will involve interactive and collaborative tasks.

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