Grammar is often the area of language that causes most panic. But don't worry, we will tackle the process of learning grammar in bite-size chunks, and all in context. It is essential to understand how a language works and to feel confident with grammar, but in the right context, and with the right guidance, you will learn quickly. So if you are confused by clauses, tense about tenses, and anxious about adjectives, don't be. Practice will make perfect.

Punctuation can also be very confusing, even for native speakers, but it is essential if you wish to write credibly and professionally. Below are a few common questions.

What's the difference between a full stop (.) and a semicolon (;)?

When do I use a colon (:)?

What is a dash (-)? And is it the same as a hyphen (-)? 

What do apostrophes (') do?

Are exclamation marks (!) ever acceptable in business writing?

You will learn the answers to all of these questions and more, and have plenty of practice to develop confident and accurate writing skills. In addition, you will be able to spot others' mistakes! Maybe you don't like grammar and punctuation, or maybe you've never really learnt. Well, with The Language Files, you will succeed.