Write with style & pizzazz

Become your own editor.

The "Beyond Basic Grammar" online group training focuses on the art of writing by teaching you to add variety, style, and sophistication to complex sentences. Learn the skills that separate beginning writers from the professionals.

As a result of taking this class, you will:
  • Learn advanced grammar techniques.
  • Fix sentence level errors like a professional copy editor or proofreader.
  • Produce clean, concise copy for your business or personal writing projects.

Proofreading Power Training
If you are interested in learning how to proofread, visit the website at: www.startproofreadingnow.com.

What You Get

Business professionals or employees taking this class for training purposes have pre-determined days of access to complete the course and receive certificates, in accordance with group enrollment procedures. The instructor retains all copyright ownership for all of the materials presented in this course. Any resources not directly written by the instructor are duly noted and properly cited. Students are expected to abide by fair use laws when printing course materials. No part of this course may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author.

  • Video Lessons
    Lecture Slides
    Quizzes
    PDF Handouts

  • 3-day, 24/7 Access

  • Certificate of Completion.

  • Easy Payment via PayPal or credit card via Stripe (which also includes Alipay, Bancontact, EPS, WeChat Pay, giropay, iDEAL, Multibanco, SOFORT, and P24).

Course Curriculum

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  • 1

    Before You Get Started

  • 2

    Sentence Structure

    • Video: Sentence Structure

    • Slides: Sentence Structure

    • Quiz: Sentence Structure
  • 3

    Fixing Choppy Sentences

    • Video: Choppy Sentences

    • Slides: Choppy Sentences

    • Quiz: Choppy Sentences
  • 4

    Combining Sentences

    • Video: Combining Sentences

    • Slides: Combining Sentences

    • Quiz: Combining Sentences
  • 5

    Sentence Variety

    • Video: Sentence Variety

    • Slides: Sentence Variety

    • Quiz: Sentence Variety
  • 6

    Shifts in Person

    • Video: Shifts in Person

    • Slides: Shifts in Person

    • Quiz: Shifts in Person
  • 7

    Shifts in Tense

    • Video: Shifts in Tense

    • Slides: Shifts in Tense

    • Quiz: Shifts in Tense
  • 8

    Before You Finish

    • More Resources

    • More Classes

    • Your Certificate

    • Course Review

Student Testimonial

“In "Grammar Essentials,"Professor Hampton taught you the basics of grammar. In "Beyond Basic Grammar," you get to apply what you learned: You begin to write. I recommend both classes.”

Dan Fredrick

FAQs

  • Why is there a time limit on enrollment?

    Instead of a few hours in a workshop, you get 24/7 access to learn at your own pace without distraction. Our classes are built to deliver high quality training in a short amount of time for busy professionals.

  • Why are there no refunds?

    All enrollments are final. No refunds. Our courses have taken copious amounts of time, soul energy, and personal finances to build. We are confident that all of our courses deliver the exact instruction you need to improve your writing skills. Please take our low-cost introductory class, "Grammar Essentials Jump-start" to get a good feel for the value you receive at such affordable prices. You will not be disappointed!

  • When will I receive my certificate?

    When you have fulfilled all class requirements, and have scored a 75% or above on all assignments, you will receive a certificate within 24-48 hours after you have finished the class, not to exceed 7 days after finishing, depending on holidays and high class volumes.

Price per Person

Business or group enrollments might require additional fees. Click the "Enroll Now" button to get started!

Additional Classes

Instructor(s)

Ashan R. Hampton

Instructor Bio

Ashan R. Hampton has worked as an English instructor in higher education for over 20 years. She is a proud graduate of the Donaghey Scholars Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock under the direction of Dr. C. Earl Ramsey, Emeritus. With her doctoral studies on hold, Ashan has found success in online education. She produces and teaches original writing and grammar courses for global audiences. She is also a published author and has recently released the following grammar and proofreading books: 1) "Grammar Essentials for Proofreading, Copyediting & Business Writing,"  2) "Proofreading Power: Skills & Drills," and 3) "Adult Learner Grammar Essentials," now available on Amazon and other popular booksellers. All book titles and ordering information are posted on her website at: www.arhampton.com.