Unsure when to use the present perfect or past perfect? Still finding reported speech tricky? Need more practice with conditionals? This practical grammar course will help you put your grammar into action in speaking, writing, reading, and listening. Through engaging topics and interactive activities, you’ll learn to choose the right form for the right situation, express yourself clearly, and sound more natural. Ideal for
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This course is for confident upper-intermediate users of English who want to review, consolidate, and extend their grammar knowledge to improve accuracy and control in both speech and writing. You will focus on complex grammatical forms, including using different verb tenses together, and explore how grammar choices affect meaning. The emphasis is not just on knowing the rules, but on applying them effectively in real communication.
What will we cover?
A range of grammar areas will be covered, depending on the needs of the group. Likely topics include:
· How and when to use perfect verb forms (present perfect, past perfect, future perfect).
· Choosing between continuous and simple verb forms.
· Using passive and active voice appropriately.
· Using modal verbs, including past modals (could have, should have, might have, will have).
· Reported speech in different tenses.
· If-clauses (conditionals) and their meanings.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
· Use narrative verb forms accurately, including correct use of perfect tenses in different contexts.
· Explain and apply the different meanings of perfect forms in speech and writing.
· Distinguish between and correctly use simple and continuous forms, e.g. for main and background information.
· Use past modals fluently to express criticism, possibility, and deduction.
· Report speech accurately in a range of situations.
· Identify when to use the passive or active voice and apply both effectively.
· Recognise and use different types of if-clauses to express real, unreal, and hypothetical situations.
· Edit your own work for grammatical accuracy and variety.
· Apply grammar skills in professional, academic, and social contexts with confidence.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is for learners at Level 1–Level 2 (B2 Upper Intermediate–C1 Advanced). It is especially useful for students who want to clarify and practise the main aspects of English grammar in depth.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will learn in a supportive, interactive environment where grammar is always taught in the context of interesting and relevant topics. You will discover rules and patterns through guided practice and focus on applying them in realistic situations.
Learning will be dynamic, with plenty of pair work, small group discussions, and whole-class activities. Your tutor will also give you individual guidance. Homework will be set, and you will use Google Classroom to access materials, submit work, and communicate with your classmates.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You will need a pen, a notepad or notebook and a file to keep your work in. Your tutor will provide handouts and a code for Google Classroom so you can communicate with classmates and access materials, videos etc. online.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
This course runs over two terms. You may complete the two terms.
There are many courses you can do before, at the same time or after this course. These include:
· Complete the next Grammar in Practice: advanced L2+ course in Term 3
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
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<p><p><strong>This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13701267686301-Free-ESOL-English-Communication-Maths-Digital-Skills-Course">Click here</a></strong></p><p> <div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main">This course is for confident users of English who want to review, consolidate and extend their grammar to<br />
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<p><p><strong>This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13701267686301-Free-ESOL-English-Communication-Maths-Digital-Skills-Course">Click here</a></strong></p><p><p>A range of grammar areas will be covered, depending on the needs of the group. Likely topics include:</p><p>· How and when to use perfect verb forms (present perfect, past perfect, future perfect).</p><p>· Choosing between continuous and simple verb forms.</p><p>· Using passive and active voice appropriately.</p><p>· Using modal verbs, including past modals (could have, should have, might have, will have).</p><p>· Reported speech in different tenses.</p><p>· If-clauses (conditionals) and their meanings.</p><p>· Use narrative verb forms accurately, including correct use of perfect tenses in different contexts.</p><p>· Explain and apply the different meanings of perfect forms in speech and writing.</p><p>· Distinguish between and correctly use simple and continuous forms, e.g. for main and background information.</p><p>· Use past modals fluently to express criticism, possibility, and deduction.</p><p>· Report speech accurately in a range of situations.</p><p>· Identify when to use the passive or active voice and apply both effectively.</p><p>· Recognise and use different types of if-clauses to express real, unreal, and hypothetical situations.</p><p>· Edit your own work for grammatical accuracy and variety.</p><p>· Apply grammar skills in professional, academic, and social contexts with confidence.</p><p>This course is for learners at Level 1–Level 2 (B2 Upper Intermediate–C1 Advanced). It is especially useful for students who want to clarify and practise the main aspects of English grammar in depth.</p><p>You will learn in a supportive, interactive environment where grammar is always taught in the context of interesting and relevant topics. You will discover rules and patterns through guided practice and focus on applying them in realistic situations.</p><p>Learning will be dynamic, with plenty of pair work, small group discussions, and whole-class activities. Your tutor will also give you individual guidance. Homework will be set, and you will use Google Classroom to access materials, submit work, and communicate with your classmates.</p><p>You will need a pen, a notepad or notebook and a file to keep your work in. Your tutor will provide handouts and a code for Google Classroom so you can communicate with classmates and access materials, videos etc. online.</p><p>This course runs over two terms. You may complete the two terms.</p><p>There are many courses you can do before, at the same time or after this course. These include:</p><p>· Complete the next Grammar in Practice: advanced L2+ course in Term 3</p><p>· ESOL: Develop your writing: grammar, vocabulary, expression (advanced) (Term 2 only)</p><p>· ESOL - Communication skills for life and work - Level 2 (Reading | Speaking & Listening, Writing units) ACCREDITED COURSE</p><p>· ESOL: Develop your speaking and listening skills (entry 3-level 1) (Term 2 only)</p><p>· Communication skills: developing your writing, speaking and digital skills through creating a radio programme (ESOL level 1-2) (Terms 2 & 3)</p><p>· ESOL and making podcasts: pronunciation, presentation, expression (level 1-2) (Term 3 only)</p><p>· Learn English - discover London, its history, culture and people (level 1-level 2)</p><p>· Develop your writing and language skills (level 1-level 2) (Terms 1 & 3)</p><p>· Conversation Club</p><p>· ESOL pronunciation: stage 1 (level 1-2)</p><p>For more information, ask your tutor or contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 7492 2511</p>ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)ESOL & grammarvirtual231289145HES05,HES06INTXWed,Fri14/01/26 - 18/03/2610:00 - 12:1010:0012:1010 sessions (over 10 weeks)105-10 weeksWeekdayOnlineOnlineSome experience, AdvancedAvailable courses2026-01-14T00:00:00+00:00,2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00Daytime,EveningJan 2026,May 2026Skills for life289289Grammar in practice: upper intermediate (level 1-2)grammar-in-practice-upper-intermediate-level-1-2/hes05-2526,grammar-in-practice-upper-intermediate-level-1-2/hes06-2526<p>Unsure when to use the present perfect or past perfect? Still finding reported speech tricky? Need more practice with conditionals? This practical grammar course will help you put your grammar into action in speaking, writing, reading, and listening. Through engaging topics and interactive activities, you’ll learn to choose the right form for the right situation, express yourself clearly, and sound more natural. Ideal for upper-intermediate learners who want to polish their skills for work, study, or everyday life.</p><p>This course runs during terms 2 and 3.</p><p>A pre-course assessment is required before joining.</p><p>Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423</p> <br />
<p><p><strong>This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13701267686301-Free-ESOL-English-Communication-Maths-Digital-Skills-Course">Click here</a></strong></p><p>0000-Available|2026-01-14 00:00:00<p>This course is for confident upper-intermediate users of English who want to review, consolidate, and extend their grammar knowledge to improve accuracy and control in both speech and writing. You will focus on complex grammatical forms, including using different verb tenses together, and explore how grammar choices affect meaning. The emphasis is not just on knowing the rules, but on applying them effectively in real communication.</p><p>Unsure when to use the present perfect or past perfect? Still finding reported speech tricky? Need more practice with conditionals? This practical grammar course will help you put your grammar into action in speaking, writing, reading, and listening. Through engaging topics and interactive activities, you’ll learn to choose the right form for the right situation, express yourself clearly, and sound more natural. Ideal for upper-intermediate learners who want to polish their skills for work, study, or everyday life.</p><p>This course runs during terms 2 and 3.</p><p>A pre-course assessment is required before joining.</p><p>Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423</p> <br /><br /><br /><br />
<p><p><strong>This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13701267686301-Free-ESOL-English-Communication-Maths-Digital-Skills-Course">Click here</a></strong></p><p><p>A range of grammar areas will be covered, depending on the needs of the group. Likely topics include:</p><p>· How and when to use perfect verb forms (present perfect, past perfect, future perfect).</p><p>· Choosing between continuous and simple verb forms.</p><p>· Using passive and active voice appropriately.</p><p>· Using modal verbs, including past modals (could have, should have, might have, will have).</p><p>· Reported speech in different tenses.</p><p>· If-clauses (conditionals) and their meanings.</p><p>· Use narrative verb forms accurately, including correct use of perfect tenses in different contexts.</p><p>· Explain and apply the different meanings of perfect forms in speech and writing.</p><p>· Distinguish between and correctly use simple and continuous forms, e.g. for main and background information.</p><p>· Use past modals fluently to express criticism, possibility, and deduction.</p><p>· Report speech accurately in a range of situations.</p><p>· Identify when to use the passive or active voice and apply both effectively.</p><p>· Recognise and use different types of if-clauses to express real, unreal, and hypothetical situations.</p><p>· Edit your own work for grammatical accuracy and variety.</p><p>· Apply grammar skills in professional, academic, and social contexts with confidence.</p><p>This course is for learners at Level 1–Level 2 (B2 Upper Intermediate–C1 Advanced). It is especially useful for students who want to clarify and practise the main aspects of English grammar in depth.</p><p>You will learn in a supportive, interactive environment where grammar is always taught in the context of interesting and relevant topics. You will discover rules and patterns through guided practice and focus on applying them in realistic situations.</p><p>Learning will be dynamic, with plenty of pair work, small group discussions, and whole-class activities. Your tutor will also give you individual guidance. Homework will be set, and you will use Google Classroom to access materials, submit work, and communicate with your classmates.</p><p>You will need a pen, a notepad or notebook and a file to keep your work in. Your tutor will provide handouts and a code for Google Classroom so you can communicate with classmates and access materials, videos etc. online.</p><p>This course runs over two terms. You may complete the two terms.</p><p>There are many courses you can do before, at the same time or after this course. These include:</p><p>· Complete the next Grammar in Practice: advanced L2+ course in Term 3</p><p>· ESOL: Develop your writing: grammar, vocabulary, expression (advanced) (Term 2 only)</p><p>· ESOL - Communication skills for life and work - Level 2 (Reading | Speaking &amp; Listening, Writing units) ACCREDITED COURSE</p><p>· ESOL: Develop your speaking and listening skills (entry 3-level 1) (Term 2 only)</p><p>· Communication skills: developing your writing, speaking and digital skills through creating a radio programme (ESOL level 1-2) (Terms 2 &amp; 3)</p><p>· ESOL and making podcasts: pronunciation, presentation, expression (level 1-2) (Term 3 only)</p><p>· Learn English - discover London, its history, culture and people (level 1-level 2)</p><p>· Develop your writing and language skills (level 1-level 2) (Terms 1 &amp; 3)</p><p>· Conversation Club</p><p>· ESOL pronunciation: stage 1 (level 1-2)</p><p>For more information, ask your tutor or contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 7492 2511</p>ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)ESOL & grammarconfigurable
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