13 Grammar courses in Coventry

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Improve your knowledge of the English language and pronunciation and practice your speaking and vocabulary with our video lessons and with live face to face with the trainer online and In-Class. Choose your English course level from our wide range of english courses and start learning online today. Take any of our high quality online English lessons with the highlu experienced trainer and improve your English speaking skills along with your grammar, reading and writing. Start by taking our English lessons to help you find your level and increase your communication skills also find lessons and resources to improve your English skills. Throuh this course you will get more practice to improve your general English with our extended listening and reading materials and online trainer led training. Improve your the grammar and vocabulary and support your learning.

XML PRIMER TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This course has been designed for web and intranet developers who want to accelerate their learning of XML and its applications without the grind of book learning. Although a basic knowledge of HTML and JavaScript is assumed, it is also assumed you know very little about XML and how to use it. On completion of this course you should understand the benefits of using XML and be able to design XML solutions where applicable to your company's Internet/intranet requirements. The course will be particularly beneficial if you want to know how to communicate data to diverse applications over the Internet or company intranet. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Write XML. * Debug XML. * Examine existing code and determine its function. XML PRIMER TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working with XML. * Prerequisites: HTML5 development fundamentals * Duration 3 days XML PRIMER TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * The origins of XML Markup languages, SGML, document type definitions and validity, introducing XML, IE and XML, accessing content and adding style. * Basic XML XML document structure, elements and attributes, grammar, well formed documents, other XML elements and references. * Document Type Definition (DTDs) Creating a DTD, basic declaration, declaring elements, content definitions, entities, entity declarations, notations, defining attributes, attribute types, forcing inclusion or exclusion of DTD sections, validation. * Namespaces Declaring namespaces, scoping, removing and changing namespaces, qualified names, attribute namespaces. * An introduction to schemas Constructing schemas, defining the root element and its contents,<ELEMENTTYPE>, defining root element contents, adding attributes definitions, <ATTRIBUTETYPE>, <ELEMENT>, <ATTRIBUTE>. * XML & the Document Object Model (DOM) What the DOM offers, DOM and W3C. * Basic DOM concepts XML documents as trees, terminology of tree elements. Key DOM Objects: The document object and its creation, base objects, IE specifics, the XML node hierarchy. * Programming DOM Viewing a DOM model as XML, getting the root element of a document, iterating nodes of a DOM, basic node properties, collection objects, searching for specific values, filtering a nodelist by tagname, more filtering methods, selecting nodes from their attributes. * Amending Content and Structure Creating/saving a DOM as XML, changing content/structure, dynamically building a DOM. * Using ASP and other techniques ASP techniques, HTTPREQUEST object, XSL, transforming and formatting XML. Formatting Using CSS. CSS And XML. * XSL Transformations - XSLT Introduction, the XSL root element, applying XSL stylesheets to XML, XSL elements and operations, instructions - creating text nodes and applying templates, a 'drill-down' approach, simple output formatting, pattern filters - patterns based on position, the Match and Select attributes and their patterns, formatting output, creating new XML in output.

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication. We offer both group and private IELTS preparation courses. Online Trainer led IELTS Coaching. Our method Throughout the course students work on all four modules; listening, reading, writing, and speaking. We also help our students with the grammar and vocabulary knowledge they need to achieve their band score. We believe that the best way to learn exam English is to relate it to real life. Our trainer will show you how your IELTS skills can be used in every day situations and will help to achieve higher bands and fulfil the requirement of the universities and colleges.

Effective report writing, the exchange of information, ideas, opinions and decisions between people at all levels, internally and externally, makes a vital contribution to organisational success.

full-time General English in the UK for 4 weeks MINIMUM, and covers the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. It also includes 4x weeks MAXIMUM of work for a charity. study and volunteer in the UK

This very practical workshop is designed to enable participants to improve the impact, clarity and accuracy of their business documents - both internal and external.: This workshop will help participants: * Identify the purpose of writing their documents - to themselves and to their readers * Recognise and meet the needs of their readers * Plan documents systematically and improve the layout, flow and structure * Express the content more clearly, concisely and correctly * Adapt the tone and style of writing to the circumstances * Proof-read and edit work effectively, using formal marks and techniques * Improve visual layout, format and appearance 1 COURSE OBJECTIVES * Welcome and Introductions * The problems now - group discussion 2 WRITING BETTER BUSINESS DOCUMENTS * What points to highlight / exclude * Starting off * Introductions * Conclusions * Executive summaries 3 RULES AND STANDARDS * George Orwell's famous maxim * Why write? - clarifying your aims and objectives * A seven-step method for better preparation * The three-stage process for writing well * Grouping information for your reader 4 PROOF-READING AND EDITING * The difference between proof-reading and editing * Proof-reading methods and strategies * Proof-reading marks and techniques * Training your eye for detail * Knowing what to look for 5 EFFECTIVE EDITING * Grammar and English standards * Words - usage and spelling * Sentences - units of thought * Paragraphs - themes * Punctuation - spotting and correcting common errors * Say what you mean - active v passive language 6 HOW'S YOUR ENGLISH? * Grammar quizzes and punctuation test * Spotting spelling errors * Rephrasing jargons and clichés * Common error's and mistakes 7 DOCUMENT LAYOUT * House style * Use of white space * Fonts and effects 8 ONE-TO-ONE WORKSHOPS * These are practical sessions with one-to-one consultation with colleagues and the trainer * They are held at key points to consolidate the learning from different sessions 9 COURSE SUMMARY * Summary of key points * Action plans

This very practical session is designed to enable participants to improve the impact, clarity and accuracy of their reports. It focuses equally on the two key areas - structure and writing technique. This course will help participants: * Scope reports based on objective and intended readership * Write a structured report * Use the Fog Index to ensure readability * Write grammatically correct and well-punctuated text * Review and edit their work. 1 INTRODUCTION * Objectives and overview * Introductions and personal aims 2 WHAT MAKES A GOOD REPORT? * Practical activity and feedback 3 BEFORE YOU START * The planning process and scoping a report * Organising information * Key report headings * What goes where? * Writing practice and review 4 WRITING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES * Clear English and use of language * Grammar and sentence structure * Refresher in punctuation * Writing in the third person * The Fog Index - and how to measure readability 5 PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER * Reviewing and proofing 6 REVIEW * Summary of key learning points * Action planning

Meetings are a fact of working life - both virtual and physical meetings. Recording the key points from meetings is critical to making sure that accurate information is captured, and action points are clearly identified and allocated. This virtual training session will support members of staff to develop their skills in recording the key points from meetings and discussions. This course will help participants: * Describe the different levels of note taking and pick the appropriate style for the meeting * Prepare to take minutes in the virtual and the physical environment * Liaise and work in partnership with the meeting Chair * Use a template to enable the capturing of key points * Set up the room ready for the meeting * Identify key points to record, versus what not to record * Interrupt the meeting confidently to check key points * Take neutral, accurate and concise records * Produce a well-laid out set of minutes. 1 INTRODUCTION * Objectives and overview * Introductions and personal aims 2 AN INTRODUCTION TO MINUTES * Purpose and use * Different levels of notetaking 3 PREPARING TO TAKE MINUTES * Identifying the purpose of the meeting * Working with the Chair * Tips and techniques to prepare effectively * Case studies, review and discussion * The physical environment: setting up for a meeting 4 LISTENING AND RECORDING * Tips and techniques to make the process easier * How to interrupt a meeting * What to record; what to leave out * Recording in short-form using playscript and bullet-points * Listening neutrally * Activity: Minuting a Meeting * The tricky ones and how to overcome problems in the meeting 5 PREPARING THE MINUTES * Producing a set of draft minutes * Tips on grammar, punctuation and layout * Stylistic variation * Managing feedback from the Chair 6 REVIEW * Summary of key learning points * Action planning

This one-day workshop is designed to give participants an understanding of the fundamentals of Microsoft Word and its commands, with quick ways to enter text, control formatting and edit paragraphs. This course will help participants: * Create, manage and save documents, files and folders * Create paragraph lists, bulleted and numbered paragraphs * Edit, modify and format paragraphs * Create and format tables * Use shortcuts to navigate documents * Format the layout of documents * Manage page headers and footers * Insert and managing pictures and diagrams within a document * Learn time saving tips and tricks to obtain a professional finish to documents * Use printing options 1 CREATING DOCUMENTS * Getting help * Creating and saving documents * Accessing recently used documents * Managing files and folders 2 ENTERING AND EDITING TEXT * Inserting and editing paragraph text * Cutting, copying and pasting text * Using tool tips to manage content * Applying and removing text formatting * Correcting spelling and grammar 3 CREATING PARAGRAPH LISTS * Creating bulleted paragraphs * Creating numbered paragraphs * Managing bulleted and numbered lists 4 MODIFYING PARAGRAPHS * Changing paragraph alignment * Indenting a paragraph * Adding borders and shading to paragraphs * Formatting paragraphs using styles 5 NAVIGATING DOCUMENTS * Using shortcuts for navigating documents * Using 'Go To' to navigate documents * Finding and replacing text * Changing to read view 6 DOCUMENT LAYOUT * Inserting page breaks * Changing page orientation * Adjusting page margins * Adding borders to pages 7 PAGE HEADERS AND FOOTERS * Inserting page headers and footers * Using header and footer commands * Inserting page numbers * Using different first page 8 INSERTING PICTURES AND DIAGRAMS * Inserting pictures from your computer * Inserting online pictures * Flowing text around a picture * Changing a picture * Inserting SmartArt diagrams * Entering text into SmartArt 9 INSERTING TABLES * Using tabs to create tables * Resizing and repositioning tables * Inserting and deleting rows and columns * Using a table's commands * Changing a tables text direction * Formatting tables 10 PRINTING DOCUMENTS * Previewing and printing documents * Using the printing tools * Printing parts of a document

ChatGPT, along with other AI tools, aims not to replace the human touch in management, but to enhance it. By addressing repetitive, daily tasks, these tools free up managers to concentrate on core responsibilities like strategic decision-making, team development, and innovation. As we move further into the digital age, integrating tools such as ChatGPT isn't a luxury; it's the future of proactive leadership. In this guide, we'll delve into 10 practical ways through which AI can elevate your efficiency and refine the quality of your work. * Gain familiarity with prominent AI tools in the market * Efficiently compose and respond to emails * Generate concise summaries of complex reports and data. * Obtain quick insights, data, and research across varied topics * Streamline the writing of articles, training notes, and posts * Craft interview tests, form relevant questions, and design checklists for the hiring process 1 STREAMLINING EMAILS An inbox can be a goldmine of information but also a significant time drain for managers. Here's how to optimise it: * Drafting responses: Give the AI a brief, and watch it craft a well-structured response. * Sorting and prioritising: By employing user-defined rules and keywords, ChatGPT can flag important emails, ensuring no vital communication slips through the cracks. 2 EFFICIENT REPORT WRITING Reports, especially routine ones, can be time-intensive. Here's a smarter approach: * Automate content: Supply key data points to the AI, and let it weave them into an insightful report. * Proofreading: Lean on ChatGPT for grammar checks and consistency, ensuring each report remains crisp and error-free. 3 RAPID RESEARCH From competitor insights to market trends, research is a pivotal part of management. * Data synthesis: Feed raw data to the AI and receive succinct summaries in return. * Question-answering: Pose specific questions about a dataset to ChatGPT and extract swift insights without diving deep into the entire content. 4 REINVENTING RECRUITMENT Hiring can be a lengthy process. Here's how to make it more efficient: * Resume screening: Equip the AI to spot keywords and qualifications, ensuring that only the most fitting candidates are shortlisted. * Preliminary interviews: Leverage ChatGPT for the initial rounds of interviews by framing critical questions and evaluating the responses. 5 ENHANCING TRAINING Especially for extensive teams, training can be a monumental task. Here's how ChatGPT can assist: * Customised content: Inform the AI of your training goals, and it will draft tailored content suitable for various roles. * PowerPoint design: Create visually appealing slide presentations on any topic in minimal time.