English grammar and writing: live online course

Week by week

What the learner works on

1. Weeks 1–2
   Grammar

   Tenses, articles, prepositions, subject-verb agreement, modals and sentence types.

2. Weeks 3–4
   Writing

   Paragraphs, letters, emails, notices, essays and reports.

3. Weeks 5–6
   Reading comprehension

   Understanding passages, inference and vocabulary in context.

4. Weeks 7–8
   Literature

   Prose, poetry and drama from the prescribed textbooks.

5. Weeks 9–10
   Vocabulary

   Word meanings, synonyms, idioms and word-building.

6. Weeks 11–12
   Exam technique

   Answer length, format marks and time management.

The order and pace change to suit the learner, and the teacher adjusts after every few classes. Topics follow the learner's board or level.

Who it is for

Is this course right?

Learners (Class 3 to 12) who want a teacher to explain, correct and set practice, whether they are keeping pace or need support. Tell us the board or level and the teacher starts from there.

Not sure about the level? Send a message and the teacher will ask a few questions and suggest where to start. For related pages, see English grammar and writing: what is taught online.

How classes run

Before the first class

Each class mixes a quick recap, a new idea taught live, guided practice and a few questions to take away. Join ten minutes early for a sound and camera check, and use a laptop or desktop if the class needs screen sharing. Read what to expect in your first online class.

Price

What English grammar and writing costs

Foundation level. Courses of 20 or more classes already cost 8 percent less per class. Prices are per learner. We confirm the amount, payment options and refund terms in writing before you pay anything. See how prices work.

Free practice

Try before you decide

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