This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation specialty. In this class, you will learn about the advanced grammar concepts of noun clauses and conditionals. You will learn about several different types of each and get lots of practice using them appropriately. This may seem like difficult grammar, but this course will make them easy to understand. These grammar points are essential for any learner trying to master fluency in the English language.
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Noun Clauses and Conditionals
This course is part of Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
This week, you will learn about the important grammar point of noun clauses. There are several types of noun clauses, and using these in your writing or speaking can make your English sound more advanced and interesting.
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7 videos4 readings5 assignments2 peer reviews
This week, you'll continue learning about noun clauses and different ways to use them. You'll learn how to make sentences with reported speech and how to add variety to sentences by reducing noun clauses. Have fun!
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Now, you'll learn about another kind of noun clause. After that, you will learn about conditionals. Conditionals seem a little tricky at first, but they're fun to learn. Finally, you'll learn how to talk about wishes.
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In the final week of the course, you'll about more types of conditionals and how to writes sentences that mix various conditionals. You'll also learn how to omit "if" from some conditional sentences. This seems like some of the most challenging grammar in English, but you will find that it's not that difficult. Have fun learning it!
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Reviewed on Jan 20, 2021
Really amazing! The way this is taught is made easy and the assignments really help improve your English.
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2020
I have learned so many important grammar rules in this course. I do not regret at all taking this course.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2020
Awesome Courses! So today, i have learned it all and it make me great to write english sentences! Good Job!
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