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ICSE English Grammar & Writing Skills (Classes 5–8) (Full Course)

srinandanmurthy
Educator

Srinandan Murthy,

India
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Category
Academics & Technical - Academics - English
Full Curriculum - Grade 5–8 - English Grammar

ICSE English Grammar & Writing Skills course: Master grammar, voice, speech & writing with practice tests for error-free exam success.

  •  Level
  • 3x per week
  • 50  students
  • Students will develop all core ICSE grammar topics (tenses, voice, speech, sentence transformation, etc.), ensuring fewer errors in both objective and writing sections.
  • Improved accuracy in the grammar section (10–15 marks in ICSE English papers) and reduced mistakes in essays, letters, and comprehension answers.
  • Ability to write more varied, complex, and grammatically correct sentences for academic and creative work.

Curriculum Overview

Topics

1.) Sentence Basics & Parts of Speech (Revision)

  • Types of sentences, subject-predicate, nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections (I plan to start light start — revise Class 4 concepts, identify weak areas)

2.) Nouns & Pronouns in Detail

  •  Types of nouns (common, proper, abstract, collective, material, countable/uncountable), number, gender, possessives; Pronoun types and agreement.

3.) Verbs—Forms & Tenses

  • Main/auxiliary verbs, transitive/intransitive, regular/irregular verbs; Simple present, past, future; continuous and perfect aspects

4.) Tenses Continued & Modals

  • Perfect continuous tenses, sequence of tenses, modal verbs (can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would, ought to, need, dare) (I aim to teach how to link with spoken English corrections.)

5.) Adjectives & Adverbs

  • Degrees of comparison, position of adjectives, types of adverbs, comparative forms, and common mistakes

6.) Prepositions & Conjunctions

  • Preposition types (place, time, cause, means, accompaniment); Coordinating, subordinating, correlative conjunctions. Focus on usage in sentences

7.) Articles, Determiners & Quantifiers

  • Definite, indefinite, zero article; each, every, some, any, few, little, much, many, all, most

8.) Active & Passive Voice

  • Rules for all tenses, changing direct to indirect instructions, and avoiding awkward passives

9.) Direct & Indirect Speech

  • Statements, questions, commands, exclamations.

10.) Transformation of Sentences

  • Affirmative/negative, degree of comparison, combining sentences, question tags, simple/compound/complex

11.) Punctuation & Capitalisation

  • Full stop, comma, semicolon, colon, apostrophe, quotation marks, dash, brackets

12.) Error Correction & Editing

  • Subject-verb agreement, misplaced modifiers, tense shifts, pronoun errors, and preposition errors

13.) Exam Writing Integration

  • Apply grammar to composition, notice writing, email, and comprehension answers.

The preparation also consists of

  • Reviewing common errors and conducting periodic revision tests.
  • Mock grammar paper and past paper practice.

About the Educator | Credentials

srinandanmurthy

Srinandan Murthy

India
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  • 5

Business English & French Tutor | Chess Coach | Helping Professionals Speak Clearly, Think Strategically, and Perform with Confidence

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I had the pleasure of working with Srinandan to prepare for job interviews in English. The approach was always well-adapted to my needs, with tailored lessons, relevant vocabulary, and practical speaking exercises. Each session was well-prepared and focused, which really helped me gain confidence and improve my fluency. Thanks to his support, I felt much more at ease expressing myself in a professional context. I highly recommend him !!

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Srinandan is wonderful tutor, he's enthusiastic for every lesson.

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The teacher prepared the lesson with careful consideration of my English speaking and listening abilities. I look forward to discovering what I will learn in the upcoming course.

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Sri is an excellent English tutor. His Supportive nature and personalized approach make learning both enjoyable and effective. He is Approachable and Patient and ensures complete clarity, creating a comfortable and productive environment. He is the perfect for anyone seeking a dedicated and Skilled teacher!

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Srinandan is a professional teacher who guided me in preparing for English interviews with structured responses, enhanced my grammar and Vocabulary, and boosted my confidence in speaking English. I look forward to continuing my practice with the teacher and further and further improving my English skills. 

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Sri is truly exceptional. His Remarkable patience and unwavering support have made a significant impact on my interview preparation. Throughout our interactions , he has consistently gone above and beyond to ensure that I am well-equipped and confident. His dedication to my growth and success is truly inspiring, and I am grateful for his guidance.

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Srinandan is a wonderful tutor. He's so patient to listen to me many times to fix my pronunciation and find different ways for me to understand more easily. He can talk with me more than during lesson time. I highly appreciate his spirit for my progress.

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Srinandan is an excellent English tutor. He is very patient and ensures I understand the material fully. His Supportive and engaging teaching style makes learning enjoyable.

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Srinandan's course in English for Project management is simply brilliant!. His warm approach and know-how propel us forward with him, and learning becomes a real pleasure. I highly recommend him.

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  • 126 hr
  • 3x per week
  • Age -  
    6
      to  
    15
    yrs
  • Language -

     
    English
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