Course Overview
Teacher
Hello! I'm Jeremy. I've been an English teacher for over ten years now. I'd love to help you become a better writer. Fortunately, being a good writer isn't all that hard. There are a few big rules to learn, and then lots of details to think about,... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 12 min
- Lessons 12
- Attachments 22
- Exercises 59
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73 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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10 minFREEGrammar lesson 1Free6 CQ
Clear writing matters because communication matters! In this lesson, learn the basics for clear writing, including style, brevity, grammar, and tone.
with Stuart Mill EnglishClear writing matters because communication matters! In this lesson, learn the basics for clear writing, including style, brevity, grammar, and tone.
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11 minWriting lesson 26 CQ
Shakespeare wrote that, "Brevity is the soul of wit." In this lesson, learn to write effective sentences by eliminating redundancies, wordy writing, and more.
with Stuart Mill EnglishShakespeare wrote that, "Brevity is the soul of wit." In this lesson, learn to write effective sentences by eliminating redundancies, wordy writing, and more.
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17 minWriting lesson 39 CQ
Do you want to write in an impactful way? After learning a few simple rules, your writing be unforgettable. Start with the big rule: make subjects clear!
with Stuart Mill EnglishDo you want to write in an impactful way? After learning a few simple rules, your writing be unforgettable. Start with the big rule: make subjects clear!
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10 minGrammar lesson 46 CQ
Clear writing is the ultimate goal. Fortunately, it's not too hard. In this lesson, learn to avoid five common style errors will help you write clean sentences.
with Stuart Mill EnglishClear writing is the ultimate goal. Fortunately, it's not too hard. In this lesson, learn to avoid five common style errors will help you write clean sentences.
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12 minGrammar lesson 57 CQ
Grammar isn't boring. It's awesome! In this lesson, discover some basic (and extremely useful) grammar rules and learn when and why grammar matters in writing.
with Stuart Mill EnglishGrammar isn't boring. It's awesome! In this lesson, discover some basic (and extremely useful) grammar rules and learn when and why grammar matters in writing.
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12 minGrammar lesson 67 CQ
Grammar provides the tools to write clear, effective sentences. In this lesson perfect for any writer, learn some grammar to write efficient, stylish sentences.
with Stuart Mill EnglishGrammar provides the tools to write clear, effective sentences. In this lesson perfect for any writer, learn some grammar to write efficient, stylish sentences.
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11 minGrammar lesson 76 CQ
So what is tone? How does it relate to brevity, style, and grammar? Answer these questions, and learn what matters when choosing tone in this writing lesson!
with Stuart Mill EnglishSo what is tone? How does it relate to brevity, style, and grammar? Answer these questions, and learn what matters when choosing tone in this writing lesson!
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10 minGrammar lesson 86 CQ
In this writing lesson, learn how to create three specific tones. You'll also learn specific, impactful language that you can apply as a writer!
with Stuart Mill EnglishIn this writing lesson, learn how to create three specific tones. You'll also learn specific, impactful language that you can apply as a writer!
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6 minGrammar lesson 94 CQ
In this lesson perfect for those working to improve writing skills, learn how to eliminate the boring stuff (such as jargon and cliches) and be more compelling!
with Stuart Mill EnglishIn this lesson perfect for those working to improve writing skills, learn how to eliminate the boring stuff (such as jargon and cliches) and be more compelling!
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10 minGrammar lesson 106 CQ
Clarity is king! In this lesson, learn to choose clarity when brevity, style, grammar, and tone rules conflict. Learn how to make the best choice when writing.
with Stuart Mill EnglishClarity is king! In this lesson, learn to choose clarity when brevity, style, grammar, and tone rules conflict. Learn how to make the best choice when writing.
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12 minWriting lesson 117 CQ
Beyond the rules of style and grammar, it is also important to ensure your writing is well organized! Learn to organize sentences for impact in this lesson.
with Stuart Mill EnglishBeyond the rules of style and grammar, it is also important to ensure your writing is well organized! Learn to organize sentences for impact in this lesson.
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5 minWriting lesson 123 CQ
Jeremy shares some of his favorite writing resources and some great authors you can read for inspiration. And he reinforces the importance of clear writing.
with Stuart Mill EnglishJeremy shares some of his favorite writing resources and some great authors you can read for inspiration. And he reinforces the importance of clear writing.
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11 minFREEWriting lessonFree6 CQ
Learn to write well with this short, clear lesson on style. Four points of focus will hone your writing skills and make you a more effective communicator.
with Stuart Mill EnglishLearn to write well with this short, clear lesson on style. Four points of focus will hone your writing skills and make you a more effective communicator.
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12 minWriting lesson7 CQ
Want to sharpen up your business writing, emails, or essays? Learn how to make every word count with Stuart Mill English's tips on using brevity in writing.
with Stuart Mill EnglishWant to sharpen up your business writing, emails, or essays? Learn how to make every word count with Stuart Mill English's tips on using brevity in writing.
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6 minWriting lesson4 CQ
Learn how to write amazing emails in this writing lesson! Email is the most common form of writing, so learn how to get it right every time you click send.
with Stuart Mill EnglishLearn how to write amazing emails in this writing lesson! Email is the most common form of writing, so learn how to get it right every time you click send.
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12132 min12-part Grammar course73 CQ
Clear writing matters because ideas matter! In this comprehensive writing course, learn about brevity, style, grammar, tone, and structure, and use a rubric to evaluate your own writing.
with Stuart Mill EnglishClear writing matters because ideas matter! In this comprehensive writing course, learn about brevity, style, grammar, tone, and structure, and use a rubric to evaluate your own writing.
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23153 min23-part ESL course88 CQ
Are you looking for a way to learn or review basic English grammar? In this course, Your English Web introduces the structure of English, from forming the present tense to using correct word order.
with Your English WebAre you looking for a way to learn or review basic English grammar? In this course, Your English Web introduces the structure of English, from forming the present tense to using correct word order.
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414 min4-part Grammar course9 CQ
Understand the sentence-level grammar we use to write and speak every day, focusing on punctuation, sentence structure, and parts of speech. These concepts will build your skill as a writer or editor!
with Ben DavisUnderstand the sentence-level grammar we use to write and speak every day, focusing on punctuation, sentence structure, and parts of speech. These concepts will build your skill as a writer or editor!
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1293 min12-part ESL course54 CQ
English is the lingua franca of the business world, but misunderstandings are common. This course covers basic guidelines of business English, and offers tips for dealing with communication barriers.
with Rich Walton EnglishEnglish is the lingua franca of the business world, but misunderstandings are common. This course covers basic guidelines of business English, and offers tips for dealing with communication barriers.
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10118 min10-part ESL course61 CQ
Punctuation adds clarity, complexity, and rhythm to writing. We also depend on it to create meaning, and to make writing easier to read. In this course from How to Spell, make punctuation your friend!
with How to SpellPunctuation adds clarity, complexity, and rhythm to writing. We also depend on it to create meaning, and to make writing easier to read. In this course from How to Spell, make punctuation your friend!
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10126 min10-part Storytelling course68 CQ
This course provides tips for every step of the creative writing process to hook readers with strong opening lines, keep them reading with a powerful plot, and satisfy them with an effective ending.
with T. P. JaggerThis course provides tips for every step of the creative writing process to hook readers with strong opening lines, keep them reading with a powerful plot, and satisfy them with an effective ending.
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12132 min12-part Grammar course73 CQ
Clear writing matters because ideas matter! In this comprehensive writing course, learn about brevity, style, grammar, tone, and structure, and use a rubric to evaluate your own writing.
with Stuart Mill EnglishClear writing matters because ideas matter! In this comprehensive writing course, learn about brevity, style, grammar, tone, and structure, and use a rubric to evaluate your own writing.
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22 minFREEStorytelling courseFree12 CQ
In this conversation, Jeff Hobbs, author of "The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace," shares the process of writing the nonfiction book about his friend.
with Jeff HobbsIn this conversation, Jeff Hobbs, author of "The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace," shares the process of writing the nonfiction book about his friend.
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414 min4-part Grammar course9 CQ
Understand the sentence-level grammar we use to write and speak every day, focusing on punctuation, sentence structure, and parts of speech. These concepts will build your skill as a writer or editor!
with Ben DavisUnderstand the sentence-level grammar we use to write and speak every day, focusing on punctuation, sentence structure, and parts of speech. These concepts will build your skill as a writer or editor!
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10118 min10-part ESL course61 CQ
Punctuation adds clarity, complexity, and rhythm to writing. We also depend on it to create meaning, and to make writing easier to read. In this course from How to Spell, make punctuation your friend!
with How to SpellPunctuation adds clarity, complexity, and rhythm to writing. We also depend on it to create meaning, and to make writing easier to read. In this course from How to Spell, make punctuation your friend!