Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Proofreading Hacks

When to Proofread

Tools for Proofreading

Application of Theory

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn the best methods for finding and fixing typing mistakes. You will also be introduced to writing situations that tend to trip up proofreaders the most and ways to producing error-free text.

Proofreading - Course Assessment

Learn the best methods for finding and fixing mistakes using practical proofreading skills with this free online course.

An Introduction to Proofreading

This free online course features various skills and techniques to help you identify and correct mistakes in the drafting of business articles or documents. With this proofreading course, you will learn to identify the most common proofreading pitfalls so that you are equipped with the right skills to avoid making errors as well as special techniques that are used on templates and regularly updated documents will also be explored.

English - Writing

Story and Comedic Writing

Descriptive Writing

Science Fiction, Instructional, Opinionative and Poetry Writing

Reflective Writing

In this module, you will be introduced to what writing is, writing styles and triggers for writing. You will also have a detailed explanation of various writing styles such as; story, comedy, descriptive, science fiction, instructional, opinionative, reflective, poetry writing, explore the various types of poetry and how to write poems.

Diploma in English Language and Literature - First Assessment

This assessment will enable you to reflect on and reinforce the knowledge you have gained from the first module of the course, English Writing Skills.

Introduction to English Grammar

Punctuation

Parts of Speech

In this module, you will be introduced to a detailed explanation of punctuation in the English language, how to recognize its use in writing and speech, and how to develop your speech for clearer communication.

Diploma in Basic English Grammar - Second Assessment

This assessment will help to refresh your memory about the information you have learnt in the module, Punctuation and Speech in this English Diploma course.

The Past Tense

Present Tense and Passive Tenses

In this module, you will be introduced to past, present, and passive tenses in the English language, the structure and the components of each tense.

Specifically, the tenses you will learn about are the past perfect, past simple, present perfect simple, past perfect continuous, present continuous, present perfect continuous, and passive tenses. You will also learn how to form questions in the present simple tense.

Diploma in Basic English Grammar - Third Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Comparing Tenses

Sentence Structure

This module will help you to recognize the differences between tenses, and how to create different tenses.

This module will also walk you through sentence structure in English. In particular, you will look t the position of adverbs, creating negatives, and creating questions.

Diploma in Basic English Grammar - Fourth Assessment

Writing: Styles and Purposes

Language Analysis and Oral Presentations

Approaches To Studying A Text

Journalism and Contention in Letter Writing

What Is An Issue?

Case Study: The Issue of Supervised Injection Facilities

Hints, Tips and Glossary For Exams

In this module, you will be introduced to reading, writing and communication in English language, fairness and honesty in reporting, analysis of the language of the media, how to study a text, various approaches to English language and literary devices, making presentations, personal and imaginative writing, researching issues, and how to use language effectively.

Diploma in English Language and Literature - Fifth Assessment

Introduction to Samuel Taylor Coleridge and The Romantics

Coleridge - Kubla Khan

Coleridge - The Eolian Harp

Coleridge - This Lime-Tree Bower, My Prison

Coleridge - Frost At Midnight

Introduction To Macbeth By Shakespeare

Macbeth - Act Two and Act Three

Macbeth - Act Four and Act Five

Macbeth Themes

The Crucible - Act One

The Crucible - Act Two, Act Three, Act Four and Themes

In this module, you will be introduced to a detailed analysis of English literature,  a detailed analysis of the works of Samuel Coleridge; Coleridge Kubla Khan, Coleridge The Eolian Harp, Coleridge This Lime-Tree Bower, My Prison and Coleridge Frost At Midnight, and the works of Shakespeare.

Diploma in English Language and Literature - Sixth Assessment

Introduction To Shakespeare

Shakespeare - The Theatre Scene

Shakespeare - Shakespearian Language

Shakespeare - Literary Devices

In this module, you will be introduced to William Shakespeare's life and early works, adaptations of Shakespeare, Shakespeare and the theatre, the audiences, the Globe theatre, literary device, scripts and lines, Shakespearian language.

Diploma in English Language and Literature - Seventh Assessment

Diploma in English Language and Literature - Assessment

Master different English writing styles and explore famous works of literature in this free diploma course.

Diploma in English Language and Literature

Master grammar, writing styles, and literary analysis in this diploma course. Learn how to write across genres, explore poetry, analyse works by William Shakespeare, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Arthur Miller, and improve your communication for any audience. Strengthen your English skills with practical techniques and discover the power of effective language use in both creative and professional contexts. Enrol today!

Introduction to Academic Writing

Purpose of Academic Writing

Types of Academic Writing

Elements of Academic Writing

Characteristics of Good Writing

Principles of Academic Writing

This module introduces you to the concept of academic writing. You will learn about the types of academic writing, the elements of academic writing and the reasons we write. We will also discuss the characteristics and principles of academic writing.

The Writing Process

Sentence and Paragraph Structure

Academic Language

Writing Skills

Stylistic Consistency

Improve Your Writing

This module will discuss the steps involved in the writing process. You will learn about some words to avoid in your academic assignments and writing skills that would prove invaluable to your career. You will also understand the importance of maintaining a specific style of English and how to keep improving your writing.

Principles of Academic Writing - Course Assessment

This free online course will teach you the principles of academic writing and how you can improve your writing ability.

Academic writing is a communication tool that conveys acquired knowledge in a specific field of study. This course will teach you the principles to help you excel in academic writing. In addition, it outlines the strategies used in academic writing, assisting students in analysing, understanding, thinking critically about and improving their assignments. This course will help you stand out from the rest in any field of study.

Copyediting Fundamentals

Basic Glossary for Copy-editors

Primary Duties of Copy-editors

Suggestions for the Client's Outline

Guidelines on Editing Techniques

A Word to the Wise for Copyeditors

This module covers fundamental copyediting. You'll discover the duties of this career field and also learn the vital lexicon copyeditors use. After that, you'll explore suggestions for writing a client brief. The class will help you make your writing clear and precise by teaching you the best ways to handle light and major document editions.

Words, Phrases, and Facts Analysis

Copyediting from Beginning to End

Checking for Legality and Grammar

Making a Living as a Copyeditor

Developing your Copyediting Profession

This module outlines the core principles for examining vocabulary, phrasing, and facts when copyediting. It also has lessons containing helpful tips for editing documents from start to finish. This material teaches you how to do legal and grammar checks. Lastly, you'll discover how to start as a copy editor and improve in this profession.

Basics of Copyediting  - Course Assessment

Learn how to make text more readable and improve your English writing skills with this free online copyediting course.

Basics of Copyediting

This basic copyediting course provides the skills you need to become a copyeditor or freelance writer. We explain how to revise text and swiftly check documents for language errors, authenticate facts and improve readability. Writing is often a collaborative exercise so we identify the communication skills you will use while copyediting articles, books and journals. Sign up to master English grammar and improve your writing and editing skills.

Story Writing

English Writing Skills - Course Assessment

Improve your English writing skills and learn how to express yourself clearly and beautifully with this free course.

English Writing Skills

This free online English language course will guide you through the most important English writing styles, show you how and when to apply each one, and improve your knowledge on the correct usage of punctuation and grammar. These skills can help you express yourself clearly and effectively in your writing, regardless of whether you dream of becoming a professional writer or just want to improve your English writing for school.

English Spelling

Spelling Rules

Word Building

In this module, you will learn how to build vocabulary skills. We will distinguish vowel and consonant sounds and discuss principles of word building. We will also examine word division and how accents affect pronunciation. You will learn about frequently used irregular words, homonyms, and words with unusual spellings.

English Spelling and Word Building Strategies - Assessment

Improve your English writing skills with this free online course that covers spelling rules, literary devices and more.

English Spelling and Word Building Strategies

Are you passionate about writing? This course expands your vocabulary and helps you develop the skills you need to write in English. We lay out the principles of word building and identify the irregular English words frequently used in writing. We compare vowel and consonant sounds and explain how accents, synonyms and homonyms work. We also examine word divisions and provide useful pronunciation guidelines. Enrol to improve your English writing.

In this module, you will be introduced to a detailed explanation of punctuation in the English language and how to recognize the use of punctuation when writing, speech in the English language and how to develop your speech for easy communication.

Fundamentals of English Grammar - Revised - Course Final Assessment

Learn how to communicate in English more clearly and effectively with this free online English grammar course.

Fundamentals of English Grammar

This free online Fundamentals of English Grammar course offers a comprehensive review of the rules of English grammar and is ideal for those who wish to improve their understanding of the English language. They say that practice makes perfect, and this is certainly true for language acquisition. If you want to improve your English writing skills as well as your spoken English, start this free online English grammar course today.

QuillBot Introduction and the Paraphraser

The Grammar Checker

The Co-Writer

The Summarizer

The Citation Generator, Punctuation and Spelling Checkers

The Translator

QuillBot Extensions

Upgrading and Using Premium Features

This module will introduce you to an AI (artificial intelligence) powered writing assistant that can help paraphrase, summarize, and avoid plagiarism by generating original and grammatically correct content. You will learn to use its many features, such as grammar checker, co-writer, citation generator, and translator, to polish your writing.

Course assessment

Learn how to use the AI-powered writing tool QuillBot to improve your text in this free online content creation course.

Learn to Write Like a Pro with QuillBot AI

QuillBot is an AI-driven writing tool that provides real-time checks for grammar, paraphrasing and spelling to make writing easier and effective. This hands-on content creation course explains how to use QuillBot to produce well-written blogs, social media postings, essays or research papers. We provide examples to help you understand how this tool works as you master its translator, summarizer and citation generator to write more efficiently.

Foundations of Travel Writing

Storytelling Elements

Professional Development

This module covers the fundamentals of travel writing by exploring storytelling techniques, character development, and narrative structures. You'll learn how to transform your travel experiences into compelling content across various mediums while developing your unique voice as a travel writer.

Travel Writing Essentials - Assessment

Discover how to transform your travel experiences into compelling stories with this free online course.

Travel Writing Essentials

Travel writing requires more than recording your journeys; it's like being a tour guide for your audience—immersing them in a new world through your writing style. This course aims to reveal the art of travel writing and equip you with the skills to craft stories that captivate your readers. In addition, you will discover techniques to engage and connect with your audience through details and fascinating characters.

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