For many students in Australian schools, grammar is something that an early primary school teacher touched on, and then never returned to. You might remember that verbs are doing words, adjectives are describing words and nouns are things, places and names. But beyond that? Most students are largely unaware of grammar, and instead prefer to…

When you utilize proper English grammar at work, you’ll sound more professional when communicating with colleagues in meetings and emails. This doesn’t just make it easier to get your point across—it can also lead to promotions and additional responsibilities at work as you show off your improved ability to communicate clearly.  A boss may ask…

When you first began studying English grammar, you likely took your time to read and study the nuances of the language, working to carefully engage with instructional texts and videos to ensure that you were getting the mechanics of the language correct. Over time, as you begin to feel more comfortable utilizing English grammar rules…

As you learn to read and speak English while employing standard grammar rules, you’ll have an easier time working an English-speaking job. Communicating with coworkers will become easier. You may even find that you enjoy your job more as you’re able to focus on doing what you love instead of struggling to figure out how…

It’s difficult to enjoy reading English literature when you aren’t fully sure of English grammar rules. You may find that you’re constantly pausing as you notice new rules, wondering how you can incorporate them into your writing and speaking. As you learn English, you can read through text easily and fluently, without stopping to figure out…

Many native English speakers understand what it’s like to travel to a country where the primary language is foreign to them. They know what it’s like to struggle to put together a sentence despite studying the language beforehand. So take heart! It’s normal to feel apprehensive about using English to talk to others, especially strangers.…

If you’re pursuing higher education, improving your English grammar skills will improve your grades. It’s a smart idea to explain to your professors that you’re working on your English skills. They will likely be able to give you some leeway when it comes to your grammar on your written assignments, they may also be able to…

Many jobs require that employees speak English well to communicate with superiors, coworkers, and clients. It can be frustrating when you know that you have the technical knowledge needed to do a job well but struggle with speaking English in a way that makes it easy for you to communicate with others in your field.…

When you’re learning how to speak English, it’s normal to feel nervous about having conversations with native speakers. When you learn more about sentence structure and how to use grammar in a familiar way to native speakers, you’ll likely find that you feel more confident expressing yourself to others. Remember, learning English takes practice, as…

Knowing basic grammar is important in order to be able to analyze and improve your language performance. Understanding the use of noun, verbs, adverb, adjective, phrase or clause helps you to write English better. For example, to write a letter, you need to know the rule of sentence structure, the rule of words order like…