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Punctuation, grammar and spelling.

This practical day school is for you if you are sometimes uncertain about or would like to improve your spelling, grammar or punctuation. 

Modern forms of communication often disregard the rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling but the accurate use of language remains key to elegant and effective academic writing. This writing skills workshop will explore the basic rules of punctuation, grammar and spelling and provide opportunities to practise them. Anxiety about spelling and grammar can inhibit your writing, especially your choice of words. This can influence an examiner or employer and it detracts from the general impression of a piece of writing. 

During the day, through explanation and exercises we will cover the following areas: identifying the correct use of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions and conjunctions, the correct use of all punctuation marks, the use of accurate verb tenses, avoiding ambiguity, improving effective sentence construction and developing style in writing. 

We will also look at a brief history of English spelling, basic spelling patterns, common spelling problems such as homophones, prefixes/suffixes, double letters, vowel sounds and  silent letters.  We will examine useful spelling rules, memorizing strategies and techniques for continuing to improve your spelling and confidence with vocabulary over the longer term.

Please note: this event will close to enrolments at 23:59 UTC on 4 December 2024.

Programme details

9.45am Registration

10am A brief history of English spelling

11.15am Tea/coffee

11.45am Strategies for help with improving spelling in the future

2pm The importance and impact of using accurate grammar

3.15pm Tea/coffee

3.45pm How the accurate use of punctuation can help develop a confident and impressive writing style

5pm End of day

If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit or are a full-time student in the UK you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees.

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Mrs Anne West

Anne West has been teaching Study Skills at OUDCE, both face-to-face and online, for over 10 years. The thought of spending a day with students teaching spelling, punctuation, grammar or any other aspect of written English fills her with joy. She believes that a piece of writing, at whatever level, deserves to be written and read, as clearly as possible, to give pleasure and satisfaction to both writer and recipient – and also to save a lot of time for both.

She’s also been involved with writing and editing for the BBC – children’s radio and TV.

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• How to Make Your Coursework as Good as It Can Possibly Be

Many GCSE and A-level subjects are assessed in part by coursework in addition to exams, meaning that the mark you receive for coursework contributes to your overall grade. Many students prefer coursework, because it’s a chance to showcase your academic abilities away from the high-pressured environment of the exam room, making it ideal for those who don’t perform to the best of their abilities in exams. However, the time you have available for coursework, in contrast with the time constraints of the exam room, can lull some students into a false sense of security. Coursework is arguably just as challenging as exams, just in different ways – and, given the fact that you have more time, much higher standards are expected of you in coursework than in exams. Careful planning and research are needed for successful coursework, as well as strong data-gathering and essay-writing skills. In this article, we look at how to produce excellent coursework, from planning to proofreading. This information might also be useful to you if you’re planning on attending an Oxford Summer School this summer.

What is coursework?

GCSE and A-level coursework typically takes the form of an extended essay or project. Its objectives vary from one subject to another, but there’s usually an emphasis on the student conducting independent research into a topic of their own choice. Thus coursework often takes the form of some sort of investigation; it may, therefore, help to have your ‘detective’ hat on as you explore, investigate and analyse your topic. You can usually work on your coursework at home, though it’s sometimes completed under controlled conditions through sessions at school. To give you a better idea of how coursework varies from one subject to another, here are some examples:

• English – English coursework usually takes the form of an extended essay with a title of your choice. You’re usually given a choice of themes and/or texts to explore, and you could choose a format such as a comparison between a set text and another one.
• Geography – Geography coursework usually focuses on the gathering, reporting and interpretation of data designed to answer a particular geographical question. You could investigate usage of a shopping centre, for example, or look at erosion on a particular beach.
• Sciences – coursework for science subjects often takes the form of a scientific project or experiment that you conduct and report on yourself.

Before you start work on your coursework, it’s essential that you have a thorough understanding of the rules. Failing to conform to the rules – inadvertently or not – may result in your coursework (or possibly even your entire qualification) being disqualified, so it’s a serious matter.

• No plagiarism – this is particularly dangerous given the ready availability of relevant information on the internet these days. Make sure everything is in your own words; you’ll need to sign a declaration stating that it’s your own original work.
• There’s only so much help your teacher can give you . They can provide guidance on what you need to include, and on what the examiners will be looking for. You can ask them questions, but they’ll usually only be able to check through your first draft once and offer broad hints on updating it.
• Check the word count , and stick to it. Find out whether footnotes, appendices and bibliographies are included in the word count.
• Check what topics you’re allowed to do your coursework on; if there’s an exam on this topic, you’ll almost certainly have to choose a different one for your coursework.

Choose your topic wisely

Ideally, choose something you’re genuinely interested in, as your enthusiasm will come across and you’ll find it more enjoyable to write. If there’s something you’ve been working on for the course so far that you’ve particularly enjoyed, you may be able to focus more on this as part of your coursework. For science coursework, you’ll need to choose something to investigate that you can measure, change and control; it should be what’s called a ‘fair test’, meaning that you have to acknowledge all the controls you use in the experiment and why. Try not to pick a topic for which the scope is too vast, as you’ll struggle to research it properly and you’re unlikely to do it justice, and it’ll be hard to keep within the word limit. Ask your teachers for some guidance on choosing your topic if you’re not sure what to write about; they might even tell you a bit about what previous students have done to give you some inspiration.

Plan how long it’s going to take

Never leave your coursework until the last minute, even if this is your normal approach to essays and it usually works for you. Make sure you understand when the deadlines are, including time for submitting a first draft for comments from your teacher. Then schedule blocks of time for working on it, allowing plenty of time before the deadline to cater for any unexpected delays. Allow ample time for making corrections based on teacher feedback on your first draft, and keep some time aside before the deadline for final editing and proofreading. Because actual deadlines are few and far between, you’ll need to take responsibility for the writing process and impose some deadlines on yourself to ensure it’s finished in time. Write down your deadlines on a calendar, with the coursework broken into stages and dates assigned to each, by which time each task should be complete. You can base your stages on the next few points in this article – research and data gathering, a structure plan for the piece of work, writing up, and so on.

Conducting your research and gathering data

As coursework is primarily a research exercise, the research phase is crucial, so don’t be tempted to skimp on it and go straight to writing up. Use as many different resources as you can to gather data: books, journals, newspapers, television, radio, the internet and anything else you think might be relevant. For science and Geography coursework, you’ll need to base your work on a hypothesis, so the research stage should start by coming up with at least one hypothesis, otherwise your research will lack direction. The research phase for some subjects may involve site visits for gathering data, so allow plenty of time for this, particularly if you need your parents to drive you somewhere to do so. If it’s a scientific experiment you’re conducting for your coursework, you’ll need to pay careful attention to planning the experiment using rigorous scientific methods (also noting what Health and Safety precautions you are taking), as well as reading up on the background and theory so that you have an idea of what to expect from the outcome of your experiment. In the research stage, make notes about what you expect to happen, so that you can later compare your expectations with what actually did happen. The experiment itself also forms part of the research and data-gathering stage for your science coursework; in the write-up stage, which we come onto shortly, you analyse and write up the results.

Plan your structure

Once you’ve completed your research, the process of writing up begins. Before you get down to the actual writing, however, it’s advisable to write a plan for how you’re going to structure it – essentially an essay plan for English coursework and other subjects for which the coursework is based on an extended essay. It’ll look slightly different from an essay plan for science subjects and others that revolve around project work, but the principle is the same: plan out what order you’re going to present your information in. For big projects, this is particularly important, because with a lot of information to convey, you risk being disorganised and waffling.

Writing up your project

For any coursework, but particularly coursework based around an extended essay, you’ll need to perfect your essay-writing abilities. For science coursework, writing up your project also involves data analysis, as you interpret the results of your experiment and work your notes into formal scientific language.

When you’re writing up, it’s important to find a place where you can work quietly, without distractions that could cause you to make careless errors. You wouldn’t want noise or distractions when you were in an exam room, so treat your coursework with the same reverence.

Supporting materials and images

For some subjects, namely the sciences and Geography, it would be appropriate to include images, graphs, charts, tables and so on in your coursework. For example, for Geography coursework, your extra material could include annotated images and maps of the site you’re talking about, plus tables, graphs and charts. An appendix could then detail your raw data; if, for example, your coursework focused on the results of a survey, you could put the raw survey responses in an appendix and provide summaries and analysis in the main body of the coursework.

Footnotes and bibliography

As we said earlier, it’s important that you always use your own words in your coursework to avoid the possibility of falling foul of plagiarism rules. However, it’s acceptable to quote from another source, as you would in any piece of academic writing, but you must make sure that you state where it is from and use quotation marks to show that it’s a quote from somewhere else. The best way of citing another work is to use a footnote; word processors will allow you to insert one, and it just puts a little number at the end of the sentence and another in the footer of the document, into which you put the name of the author and work, and the page within that work that the quote can be found. At the end of your piece of work, include a bibliography that includes a list of every external source you’ve used in the creation of your coursework. Stick to a set formula when including books. A common format is: Author Surname, Initial. (Date) – Title of Book , page number For example: Lewis, C.S. (1960) – Studies in Words , p. 45 When you get to university, you’ll be expected to include footnotes and bibliographies in all your essays, so it’s a good habit to get into and coursework gives you good practice at it.

The final pre-submission check

Having completed a first draft, received feedback from your teacher, and honed your work into a finished piece of coursework, have a final check through it before you send off your coursework for submission.

• Sense check : have a read through your completed piece of work and check that it all makes sense. Make sure you haven’t contradicted yourself anywhere, or repeated yourself, or laboured the point. If there are any facts that you may have meant to look up to double check their accuracy, do so now.
• Word count : ensure that the completed work falls within the word count, and double check whether the bibliography should be included in the word count. If you’ve exceeded it, you’ll need to work through the piece and tighten up your writing, omitting unnecessary information, reordering sentences so that they use fewer words, and so on.
• Proofread : check your spelling and grammar, and ensure that there are no typos. Don’t just use the spellcheck – go through it with a fine toothcomb, manually, and if you can, ask someone to read through it for you to see if they spot anything you haven’t.
• Formatting : check that you’ve included page numbers, and that the font and line spacing is consistent throughout the work. Ensure that the font is plain and easy to read, such as Arial or Times New Roman.
• Bibliography : check that you’ve included everything, that the format is the same for all sources mentioned, and that the right information is included for each.

Once this stage is complete, you’re ready to submit your coursework along with your declaration that it’s entirely your own work. Get ready for a feeling of immense satisfaction when you finally send off your hard work!

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When it comes to the differences in British English and American English spellings even brits get caught out occasionally. The main difference is that British English keeps the spelling of words it has absorbed from other languages, mainly French and German. Whilst American English spellings are based mostly on how the word sounds when it is spoken.

English was introduced to what is modern day America in the 17 th  century by the British settlers. Since then the language has evolved and has been influenced by the many waves of immigration to the USA.

The spelling of British English words were cemented by  Samuel Johnson  in what is considered to be one of the most famous dictionaries in the world. It took Johnson, and six helpers, just over eight years to curate the 40,000 words that appeared in  ‘ A Dictionary of the English Language ’ , which was publihsed in 1755.

Similarly in America ‘ A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language ’ was first printed in 1806 and popularised the American English spellings that were being used instead of the British English spellings of words, such as color instead of colour.

The author was  Noah Webster  who followed up the original dictionary in 1828 with his ‘An  American Dictionary of the English Language’  which had over 70,000 words.

British English words ending in  ‘our’  usually end in  ‘or’  in American English:

Verbs in British English that can be spelled with either  ‘ize’  or  ‘ise’  at the end are always spelled with  ‘ize’  at the end in American English:

Verbs in British English that end in  ‘yse’  are always spelled  ‘yze’  in American English:

In British spelling ‘L’ is doubled in verbs ending in a vowel plus ‘L’. In American English, the  ‘L’  is not doubled:

British English words that are spelled with the double vowels  ae  or  oe  tend to be just spelled with an  e  in American English: Although there are exceptions to the rule.  For example archaeology is spelt in the same way as British English but archeology would be acceptable in America but is incorrect in the UK.

Some nouns that end with  ‘ence’  in British English are spelled  ‘ense  in American English:’

Some nouns that end with  ‘ogue’  in British English end with either  ‘og’  or  ‘ogue  in American English:

There are also differences in the words that we use to find out the differences in words and their meanings read our article on the ‘ Is British English and American English the same language’.

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For use with CVs, cover letters and applications for jobs or academic courses.

Articles - a/an/ the or no article

Common errors and some advice:

• I am keen to specialise in International Relations and eventually to become diplomat.
Use the indefinite article 'a' before jobs. Example: 'a' diplomat, 'a' doctor, 'a' flight attendant.


• My previous job enabled me to have the opportunity to learn more about biomedical science.
Use 'a' or 'an' when you first mention something. Example: My previous job enabled me to have an opportunity to learn more about biomedical science


• I lived for three years in USA before coming to UK to study management.
Use 'the' before plural country names and before words like republic or kingdom. Example: 'the' UK and 'the' USA. Do not use 'the' in front of most other country and continent names.


• A job in marketing in your company would be most interesting challenge following my degree.
Use 'the' with superlatives. Example: the most interesting challenge, the biggest company,

Confusion over word class (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs)

These errors frequently lead to confusion in the mind of the reader:

• In my MA dissertation I analysis the importance of MIS in retailing.
Use a verb (a word like have, run) not a noun after I. Example: In my dissertation I analysed…..


• I would like to make a contribute to the research.
Use a noun after a verb in this structure. Example: I would like to make a contribution to the research.


• I am not confidence in my ability to write academic English.
Use an adjective after a verb like 'to be' (to seem, to feel etc). Example: I am not confident in my ability


• When I return to my country I would like to run a successfully company.
Use an adjective before a noun - this example shows an adverb, which is wrong. Example: I would like to run a successful company.

Here are a few of the most common errors and examples to show you how to avoid them.

• I study at university in China from 2002 to 2006.
Use the past simple - this is needed for something in the past which is finished. Example: I studied at …….


• Since I came to UCL I joined two societies and did some voluntary work.
Use the present perfect - this is needed to show your action started in the past and is still continuing now because you are still at UCL. Example: Since I came to UCL I have joined two societies and have done…...


• I am interested in this company as it is owning factories in many different countries.
Use the present simple, not the present continuous, to express a situation you see as permanent, as well as for repeated actions and routines. Example: I am interested in this company as it owns….

Singular and plural nouns

Here are some errors which make formal written work appear careless and will not impress the reader.

• I have taken several relevant course in biological sciences. Several means more than one so your noun must have an 's'. Example: I have taken several courses


• London is investigating the problem of pollutions. Some nouns are not 'countable' so the rules are different and you must not add an 's'. Example: London………problem of pollution


• Note that some nouns can be either countable OR uncountable so if you are in doubt check in a dictionary. Example: I hope to acquire a lot of experiences in order to run my own business. Experience used in this context is uncountable so should not have an 's'.


• Your noun must 'agree' with its verb. If you are writing in the present simple tense be very careful. Example: I wish to apply to some large companies as they often has branches in different parts of the world. As the subject 'companies' is plural you must write have.


• My present job focus on customer service. Here the subject 'job' is singular so the verb should reflect this and be written focuses.
The 's' or 'es' at the end of the verb indicates the third person singular (he,she,it) and should not be confused with the 's' at the end of many nouns where it usually indicates the plural.

Prepositions These are often small words but getting them wrong does not look good on your CV or job application form. Here is a very small selection.

• I hope to find a job about marketing after my degree. This should say a job in marketing.
• I plan to make a contribution in reducing food shortages in my country. A contribution to…..
• My research is on the impact from multi-national companies on small businesses. The impact of…. 
• I wish to apply for your company to the post of…….. You apply to a company for a post or job.


There are many prepositions so try to identify those which you find difficult. A good dictionary will help you to be accurate, as will grammar books and websites.

Spelling and typing errors Applications which are full of these errors are likely to be turned down without further consideration. Spell-check on your computer may alert you but sometimes the word you have typed is actually an English word, although not the one you wanted. Careful proof reading is therefore essential.

• I have kept a dairy of my experiences while working in South Africa.(diary)
• I would like to become a departmental manger. (manager)
• I did a lot of preperation before I took my gap year in Uganda.(preparation)
• I have gained experience of liasing with a large number of different departments.(liaising)


You will note that the first two examples are real words and therefore not highlighted by spell check which is why you must read through all your writing carefully before you submit it. 


NB British and American English may spell the same word differently. As you are applying for jobs or courses from the UK it is best to choose the British spelling. Example: centre not center, licence not license and organise not organize.

Other errors which will reduce your chances

• Emotional phrases - language should remain formal. Do not write, for example, 'I have long admired your company. Simply say 'I am very interested in your company because……'


Do not end your application with a phrase like - 'Please consider my application favourably. Thanks very much!' write simply 'I look forward to your reply.'


• Wrong use of 'could'. I hope my application will be successful and I could have an opportunity to study in your university. I will be able to have an opportunity…
• Wrong use of apostrophes. My previous job's have all been in sales. Here the noun job should be written in the plural (jobs) and it does not need an apostrophe as it is neither a possessive (the department's website) nor a contracted form (I've visited many countries).


This handout covers some of the most common areas that we have noticed
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9 Spelling Differences Between British and American English

It is sometimes joked that the United Kingdom and the United States are two countries separated by a common language. Indeed, while the British and the Americans understand each other the vast majority of the time, there are still many important differences between UK and US English, which can lead to confusion or humorous misunderstandings.

On paper, the most obvious difference between British and American English is the spelling (just as when speaking, the most obvious difference is pronunciation).

The spelling differences first arose because at the time of the British colonization of North America, English spelling wasn’t yet fixed. Standardized spelling of English came about in the 18 th century, after the American Colonies had already declared independence.

Further spelling differences came when Noah Webster (founder of Webster’s Dictionary) attempted to simplify English spellings in America. Many of his suggestions – like plow – took hold and became standard American spelling. Others – like tung (for “tongue”) – did not.

Below we have listed the main spelling differences that exist between British and American English.

1)  -ae- v –e-

Many words that come from Ancient Greek have an –ae – in British English but only –e- in US English. Most of these words are scientific, medical, or technical words.

2)  Doubled consonants

Sometimes British spelling requires a doubled consonant, for example in the past participle of certain verbs, where American spelling omits it. In other places, it is US English that has the doubled consonant; in certain verbal infinitives, or to preserve the root word of certain adjectives.

3)  -ence v –ense

Many nouns that end in –ence in British English end in –ense in the US. UK English only uses –ense for the corresponding verb; for example, you can license someone to do something, after which they hold a licence to do it.

4)  Final –e

On both sides of the Atlantic, English is famous for the “silent” –e at the end of many words. Where both American and British English have this, in words such as name , make , or have , it comes from an Old English inflection. But many final –e spellings come from French loanwords,where often the consonant before the final –e is doubled. American English tends to omit these in accordance with Noah Webster’s spelling reforms.

The words axe (UK) and ax (US) follow this pattern, though the word comes from Germanic (not French) roots. The word judgement (UK) and judgment (US) can also be taken as an example of this if we discard the suffix –ment .

5)  -oe- v –e-

Like –ae- above, British English preserves the –oe- digraph in words derived from the Classical languages, while US English has simplified it to –e- .

6)  -our v –or

This is one of the more famous spelling differences between British and American English, and comes from French influence. Nearly all of these words originally come from Latin, and had the plain –or ending.

7)  -re v –er

Like –our , the –re spelling originally comes from French. In the United States it was replaced with –er to better reflect American pronunciation.

8) -ize v –ise and -yse v –yze

One of the most famous spelling differences isn’t really a difference at all. It’s a common misconception that in the the US you must use spellings like civilize (which is true) but in the UK you must use spellings like civilise (which is not true). In fact, both the –ize and –ise spellings are valid in the UK. Many British people use –ise spellings exclusively, but this is a convention, not a rule. You cannot use –ise spellings in the US.

By contrast, the –yze ending in words like analyze and paralyze is only acceptable in US English. In the UK you must use analyse and paralyse .

9)  Other Simplifications

Many American spellings do owe their existence to Noah Webster’s spelling reforms, which sought to simplify spelling and bring it closer to common American pronunciation.

Of course, thanks to the impact of globalised media and the internet, the lines are becoming increasingly blurred for many. In fact, you could argue that both varieties of English are being overtaken by textspeak which has no boundaries…

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The course is offered online at a very affordable price. That gives you the ability to study at your own pace in the comfort of your home. You can access the modules from anywhere and from any device.

Learning Outcomes

• Learn about the basics of English grammar
• Get familiar with the structure of sentence with examples
• Learn about punctuation and capitalisation
• You’ll also learn about spelling and question
• Know the common mistakes and the ways to improve them

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• Earn a digital Certificate upon successful completion.
• Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors
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This English Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. No formal deadlines or teaching schedules are included, that aids a flexible study plan. 

  We broke down the course into several manageable modules which we believe will assist you to grasp each concept more efficiently – from the fundamentals to the most advanced aspects of the course.

The experts will teach you through a combination of:

• Online study materials
• Multiple-choice assessment

Certificate of Achievement

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Once the course has been completed and the assessment has been passed, all students are entitled to receive an endorsed certificate. This will provide proof that you have completed your training objectives, and each endorsed certificate can be ordered and delivered to your address for onl y £99. Please note that overseas students may be charged an additional £10 for postage.

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Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to obtain your course completion e-certificate. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of £9.99 and PDF Certificate at £4.99.

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This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Method of Assessment

In order to ensure the Quality Licensing scheme endorsed and CPD acknowledged certificate, learners need to score at least 60% pass marks on the assessment process. After submitting assignments, our expert tutors will evaluate the assignments and give feedback based on the performance. After passing the assessment, one can apply for a certificate.

Why study this course

You will learn everything that is needed regarding English Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone from any academic backgrounds to learn more and advance their learning, launch a new career or reinvigorate an existing one.

Who is this course for

This is one of the best English spelling courses online and suitable for anyone who wants to gain extensive knowledge, potential experience, and expert skills in the related field. Industry experts designed this course, so you don’t have to worry about the quality.

Requirements

This course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.

Career Path

Training offered by the education management course could potentially benefit a range of roles, but would particularly enhance careers in-

• English Teacher
• Proofreader
• Content writer
• Other related expert roles

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• Duration 6 days, 12 hours

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There are no specific prerequisites for this course, nor are there any formal entry requirements. All you need is an internet connection, a good understanding of English and a passion for learning for this course.

You have the flexibility to access the course at any time that suits your schedule. Our courses are self-paced, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience.

For this course, you will have access to the course materials for 1 year only. This means you can review the content as often as you like within the year, even after you've completed the course. However, if you buy Lifetime Access for the course, you will be able to access the course for a lifetime.

Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate can be a valuable addition to your professional portfolio and can be shared on your various social networks.

We want you to have a positive learning experience. If you're not satisfied with the course, you can request a course transfer or refund within 14 days of the initial purchase.

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If you encounter technical issues or content-related difficulties with the course, our support team is available to assist you. You can reach out to them for prompt resolution.

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Program vs. Programme – Difference, Meaning & Examples

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Danielle McLeod is a highly qualified secondary English Language Arts Instructor who brings a diverse educational background to her classroom. With degrees in science, English, and literacy, she has worked to create cross-curricular materials to bridge learning gaps and help students focus on effective writing and speech techniques. Currently working as a dual credit technical writing instructor at a Career and Technical Education Center, her curriculum development surrounds student focus on effective communication for future career choices.

The English language has a multitude of words that are spelled differently but have the same meaning. Compound this fact with British vs. American spellings, and things can get quite confusing rather quickly.

The difference between program and programme is the perfect example of spelling discrepancies from “across the pond.” At first glance, the words look to be both pronounced and spelled differently, hence having a different meaning from one another altogether. However, we assure you, they are the same word.

Let’s look closer at this difference so you know how and when to use it in the proper context.

Programme vs. Program Meaning

No matter how you spell it, program (or programme) can mean various things. But, the version of the spelling (and the context you use it in) is highly dependent upon which country you are in.

Let’s explain below.

In American English, “ program ” is a noun and can mean any of the following,

• A broadcast of some sort
• A series of training or activities
• A pamphlet explaining an event or timeline of a series of events

In British English, “program” as a noun refers only to software.

In American English, you will not see the word “ programme ” used in any context. You may see a similar spelling when “program” is used as a verb but not when used as a noun.

For example:

• The programming of that computer is wrong and will need work.
• She programmed the machine to respond in training cycle mode.

In British English, “programme” is a noun and can mean any of the following,

Notice the only thing different from the American English spelling is the application of the word when referring to a software or computer program. As mentioned above, the British use “program” rather than “programme” in that context.

The History of Program vs. Programme

Many American English words are variations of British spellings, but “program” is different. The word was spelled program and remained unchanged in use until the nineteenth century when the British began to favor the French spelling programme.

When to Use Program vs. Programme

Since both spellings are pronounced the same, their differences only show up in writing. Unless you are writing for the U.K. or New Zealand, you will always use “program.”

• The publicly funded program offers educational scholarships in high-risk communities.
• Can you please record the evening news program on channel 34 for me tonight? Pick me up a program from the musical for my scrapbook.

In the U.K., you will also use “program’ for computer software.

• The updated program is scheduled to install on the office computers at five o’clock tonight.

If you do happen to write for a British publication, then you would want to use the spelling “programme” in your text.

• Please turn channel 16 to the Christmas Programme.
• I need to have 250 programmes printed for the children’s play.

Let’s Review

Program and programme are pronounced the same and mean the same thing, but “programme” is the British spelling of the word after its French adaptation during the nineteenth century.

Use program as a noun to mean a program, series of events or activities, computer software, or pamphlet in American English. It also is used in British English to mean computer software.

Use programme to mean all of those things (except computer software) when using British English.

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