Communicative Grammar Mastery™
Communicative Grammar Course Features
SUBJECT
Communicative Grammar
DURATION
2 Days
CERTIFICATION
ILM-Recognised
TRAINER
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC
PARTICIPANTS
Leaders and Managers
DELIVERY
Open Scheduled • 1-2-1 • In-House Tailored
FORMAT
Classroom • Virtual Classroom • Hybrid
MATERIALS
Hard Copy Workbooks • Digital Workbooks
Instructor-Led Communicative Grammar Training
Master Trainer Nicholas Hill
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC is a seasoned master trainer and the creator of 68 ILM-Recognised courses. His training is high-impact and results-driven, presented in classroom and virtual classroom formats. Since 1996, he has delivered training for over 700 organisations, leading to team improvements of up to 234% in performance, 136% in efficiency, and 104% in productivity.
Communicative Grammar Course Summary
Module 1
Common Grammatical Errors
Module 2
Correct Tense Usage
Module 3
Subject-Verb Agreement
Module 4
Polite Modal Verbs
Module 5
Using Conditionals
Module 6
Active and Passive Voice
Module 7
Complex Sentences
Module 8
Diplomatic Phrasing
Participant Challenges
You're a leader frustrated by how your words are misinterpreted or unintentionally offensive. Everyday conversations trigger confusion, tension, or silence, and your credibility suffers when grammar slips through under pressure. Poor sentence structure leads to awkward phrasing, vague requests, or mixed signals that damage relationships and stall progress. Your team loses clarity and trust, and senior stakeholders begin questioning your professionalism. You try to sound clear, but overused phrases and clumsy wording blur your intent and message. Inaction prolongs misunderstandings, delays decisions, and reduces your influence. Act now to stop poor communication from limiting your leadership impact.
Course Objectives
Designed and delivered by Nicholas Hill Academy Ltd, this course sharpens your ability to speak, write, and present ideas with clarity and impact. You express yourself more confidently, avoid awkward phrasing, and reduce misunderstandings in critical conversations. Your team benefits from clearer instructions, stronger collaboration, and more respectful dialogue. You create space for feedback, problem-solving, and smoother communication under pressure. Across your organisation, improved grammar and tone elevate professionalism, reduce conflict, and strengthen internal and external relationships. Master language that enhances your influence, earns trust, and drives results at every level.
Day One
Igniting Eloquent Communication™
Module 1: Common Grammatical Errors
Outcomes
• Learn the role of grammar in communication to enhance your professional image • Recognise common grammatical errors to improve your credibility in conversations • Appreciate the impact of grammar in management to maintain your authority
Syllabus
Syntax Errors, Verb Forms, Noun-Pronoun Agreement, Prepositional Phrases, Punctuation Errors, Double Negatives, Homophones, Sentence Fragments, Misplaced Modifiers, Verb Conjugation, Article Usage, Dangling Participles, Split Infinitives, Redundancy Elimination
Module 2: Correct Tense Usage
Outcomes
• Master present, past, and future tenses to ensure clarity in your verbal communication • Distinguish between tense aspects to communicate with precision and confidence • Apply correct tense usage to articulate your thoughts accurately in the workplace
Syllabus
Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Future Simple, Future Continuous, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future Perfect, Aspect Analysis, Temporal Context, Verb Tense Consistency, Progressive Forms, Perfect Progressive, Tense Shifts
Module 3: Subject-Verb Agreement
Outcomes
• Grasp subject-verb agreement rules to maintain grammatical consistency when speaking • Identify and correct subject-verb errors to enhance your spoken communication skills • Improve your verbal communication to present your ideas more clearly and coherently
Syllabus
Singular Agreement, Plural Agreement, Indefinite Pronouns, Collective Nouns, Quantifiers, Compound Subjects, Inverted Sentences, Notional Agreement, Plural Exceptions, Pronoun-Antecedent Alignment, Subject Agreement, Auxiliary Verbs, Embedded Clauses
Module 4: Polite Modal Verbs
Outcomes
• Learn the appropriate use of modal verbs to express necessity and possibility clearly • Construct sentences that use modals to soften requests and make them more courteous • Express varying degrees of possibility and certainty to communicate without hyperbole
Syllabus
Modal Necessity, Modal Possibility, Degrees of Certainty, Softening Requests, Expressing Ability, Conditional Modals, Social Etiquette, Negative Modals, Permission Structures, Politeness Markers, Hypothetical Modals, Permission Phrases, Diplomatic Phrasing
Day Two
Mastering Eloquent Communication™
Module 5: Using Conditionals
Outcomes
• Learn zero, first, second, and third conditionals to enhance your problem-solving • Master mixed conditionals to discuss the present consequences of past actions • Practise conditionals in your workplace to explore hypothetical scenarios and plans
Syllabus
Zero First Second Third Conditionals, Mixed Conditionals, Conditional Probability, Cause-Effect, Hypothetical Scenarios, Consequence Clauses, Unreal Past, Implied Conditions, Time Clauses, Condition Markers, Resultant Language, Subjunctive Mood
Module 6: Active and Passive Voice
Outcomes
• Differentiate between active and passive voice to improve your eloquence and influence • Use each voice appropriately to emphasise your instructions or be direct and engaging • Practise transforming sentences and choose the voice to suit your diverse work purposes
Syllabus
Active Structure, Passive Structure, Agent Emphasis, Sentence Transformation, Passive Rules, Voice Shift, Direct Speech Voice, Indirect Speech Voice, Implicit Agent, Formal Passive Voice, Subject Focus, Object Focus, Voice Pragmatics, Reporting Verbs
Module 7: Complex Sentences
Outcomes
• Recognise and utilise complex sentence structures to convey detailed information • Construct complex sentences and link ideas to be compelling and assist comprehension • Practise using complex sentences to articulate sophisticated topics clearly and concisely
Syllabus
Subordinate Clauses, Relative Clauses, Dependent Clauses, Adverbial Clauses, Clause Coordination, Clause Subordination, Sentence Embedding, Complex Syntax, Linking Words, Conjunctive Adverbs, Restrictive Clauses, Non-Restrictive Clauses, Clause Hierarchy
Module 8: Diplomatic Phrasing
Outcomes
• Master nuanced language and softening techniques to navigate sensitive topics • Apply euphemisms, hedging, and diplomatic phrasing to facilitate conflict resolution • Develop assertive yet respectful communication skills to build better relationships
Syllabus
Euphemism Usage, Hedging Techniques, Soft Language, Assertive Phrasing, Politeness Strategies, Mitigation Devices, Discourse Markers, Tone Modulation, Indirect Requests, Persuasive Phrasing, Neutral Language, Sensitivity Language, Empathy Phrases
Communicative Grammar Training Delivery
Open Scheduled Course
Develop Your Skills
Enjoy powerful and cost-effective learning and development from the comfort of your home or office. Benefit from our practical and relevant training content while interacting with our master trainer and like-minded delegates from other industries.
- Leaders and Managers
- 2 Days
- Virtual Classroom
1-2-1 Tailored Course
Master Your Skills
Solve your workplace problems in private and in confidence. Receive undivided personal attention and explore modules tailored to your needs. Schedule the training to suit your pace and calendar, then watch your knowledge and skills go through the roof.
- Management Level Tailored
- 2 Days • 4 Half Days • 8 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
In-House Tailored Course
Develop Your Team
Engage in team building and develop unity through shared goals that align your team’s thinking and behaviour. We facilitate your team discussions and tailor our modules, timings, and delivery style to your organisational vision, mission, and culture.
- Management Level Tailored
- 2 Days • 4 Half Days • 8 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
Communicative Grammar Open Courses
Included Materials
- Certificate of Achievement
- Digital Interactive Workbooks
- Professional Leader Subscription
- Pre-Course Diagnostic Consultation
- Post-Course Results Consultation
- Post-Course Email Mentoring
Optional Materials
- ILM-Recognised Certificate
- Hard Copy Workbooks
- Hard Copy Leadership Journal
- Leadership Principles Merchandise
- Leadership Style Mapping
- Post-Course Leadership Coaching
Course Features
- Master Trainer
- 2 Days Training
- 09:00 - 17:00 GMT/BST
- Leaders and Managers
- 5 Delegates Capacity
- Virtual Classroom
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Start
15 May, 2025
End
22 Sep, 2025
- Communicative Grammar Mastery
- 04 Places Remaining
£895
+VAT PER DELEGATE
Communicative Grammar Course Reviews
"Nicholas Hill is a very knowledgeable and passionate coach and trainer!"
M. Sunderland Operations Directo Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
"This course was too advanced for me, but it helped me to manage my time."
N. Brydon, Food and Beverage Manager The Elvetham Hotel Ltd
"Following your training, we are now turning around our business performance."
A. Panatti Sales Director Finish Creative Ltd
"The results achieved in this training are above and beyond what I was expecting."
S. Baker Managing Director Merritt & Baker Consultancy Ltd
"You positively changed my attitude toward leadership and management."
J. Mears General Manager Integrated Pathology Partnerships Ltd
"Outstanding and excellent feedback from our 42 delegates over four years."
O. Klochkova Chief Operations Officer Playson Ltd