Course Summary
Tricky English Grammar is a course designed for intermediate level English learners to improve their grammar skills. The course covers complex grammar rules and provides practice exercises to help students master the language.Key Learning Points
- Learn advanced grammar concepts and improve your writing skills
- Practice with quizzes and assignments to reinforce your learning
- Get feedback on your writing from other learners and the instructor
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand complex grammar rules
- Apply grammar rules in your writing
- Receive feedback to improve your writing
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Intermediate level of English proficiency
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Interactive
Similar Courses
- Advanced English Grammar
- English Writing Essentials: Grammar and Vocabulary
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Grammar Girl
- English with Lucy
Related Books
Description
English is a difficult language to learn because of its many obscure grammatical rules, which are fairly easy to mess up--even for native speakers. While it’s easy for non-native speakers to get overwhelmed by confusing grammar rules, in this course, we'll provide you with tips that will help you understand the rules more easily and give you lots of practice with the tricky grammar of everyday 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.
Outline
- Welcome
- Course Introduction
- Meet the Instructors
- Message
- Nouns, Articles, and Quantifiers
- Week 1 Introduction
- Count and Noncount Nouns Review Lecture
- Count and Noncount Noun Mistakes Lecture
- Articles Review Part 1 Lecture
- Articles Review Part 2 Lecture
- Articles Review Part 3 Lecture
- Mistakes with Articles Part 1 Lecture
- Mistakes with Articles Part 2 Lecture
- Quantifiers Part 1 Lecture
- Quantifiers Part 2 Lecture
- Quantifiers Part 3 Lecture
- Quantifiers Part 4 Lecture
- Lecture Objectives
- Lecture Objectives
- Count and Non-Count Nouns Practice
- Lecture Objectives
- Lecture Objectives
- Lecture Objectives
- Articles Practice
- Articles Resource
- Lecture Objectives
- Lecture Objectives
- Lecture Objectives
- Lecture Objectives
- Quantifiers Practice
- Count and Non-Count Noun Practice Quiz
- Articles Practice Quiz
- Quantifiers Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- Gerunds, Infinitives, and Requests and Permission
- Week 2 Introduction
- Gerunds and Infinitives Part 1 Lecture
- Gerunds and Infinitives Part 2 Lecture
- Requests and Permission Lecture
- Lecture Objectives
- Gerunds and Infinitives Practice
- Lecture Objectives
- Requests and Permission Practice
- Gerunds and Infinitives Practice Quiz
- Requests and Permission Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- Confusing Word Forms
- Week 3 Introduction
- Confusing Pronouns Lecture
- Confusing Adjectives and Adverbs Part 1 Lecture
- Confusing Adjectives and Adverbs Part 2 Lecture
- Confusing Nouns and Verbs Part 1 Lecture
- Confusing Nouns and Verbs Part 2 Lecture
- Confusing Prepositions Lecture
- Lecture Objectives
- Confusing Pronouns Practice
- Lecture Objectives
- Confusing Adjectives and Adverbs Practice
- Lecture Objectives
- Confusing Nouns and Verbs Practice
- Lecture Objectives
- Confusing Prepositions Practice
- Confusing Pronouns Practice Quiz
- Confusing Adjectives and Adverbs Practice Quiz
- Confusing Nouns and Verbs Practice Quiz
- Confusing Prepositions Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
- Phrasal Verbs and Collocations
- Week 4 Introduction
- Phrasal Verbs Review Lecture
- Problems with Phrasal Verbs Lecture
- Collocations Review Lecture
- Tricky Collocations Lecture
- Tricky English Review
- Lecture Objectives
- Phrasal Verbs Practice
- Lecture Objectives
- Collocations Practice
- Lecture Objectives
- Tricky English Final Practice
- Learn More!
- Phrasal Verbs Practice Quiz
- Collocations Practice Quiz
- Tricky English Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews for Tricky English Grammar course on Coursera. Learners found it helpful to improve their grammar skills. One of the key aspects users liked was the course's clear explanations and practical exercises.Pros from User Reviews
- Clear explanations
- Practical exercises
- Helpful for improving grammar skills
- Engaging content
- Great value for money
Cons from User Reviews
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Some lessons are too basic
- Not suitable for advanced learners
- No certificate of completion for free version
- Some technical issues with the platform
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