Q: What is Grammar Lion?

A: Grammar Lion is a suite of online grammar and writing courses—Grammar Refresher, Comma Mini Course, and Pretest—and a digital download, Grammar for Effective Writing & Editing.

Q: What is Grammar Lion: Grammar Refresher?

A: Grammar Lion: Grammar Refresher is a fun, down-to-earth, comprehensive online course in English grammar for anyone who wants to enhance their communication skills.

Q: How is this course different from other online grammar courses?

A: Grammar Lion offers a personal and flexible learning experience. 

In many online courses there's no contact between students and instructors; in others, contact is restricted to a course discussion board. In this course, you can engage through the dedicated discussion forum and through private email. Grammar Lion comes with a responsive instructor who works as your one-on-one grammar guide.

Grammar Lion: Grammar Refresher has a proven history. More than 45,000 students studied grammar online with Ellen Feld in her original ed2go Grammar Refresher course. 

Now in Grammar Lion, the course has been enhanced with student-centered features:

• + a user-friendly learning platform
• + the ability to start any day
• + fast-track pacing
• + more ways to engage with the instructor
• + longer course access (12 weeks vs. 8 weeks)

Q: How long do I have to finish the course? 

A: You'll have 12 weeks of course access if you're enrolled in Grammar Refresher.

Q: How do I ask a question during the course?

A: You can always post your questions in the course discussion forum or privately email Ellen. 

Q: How soon after I ask a question will I receive a response from the instructor?

A: Ellen responds to all questions within one weekday, usually faster!

Q: What types of questions can I ask? 

A: You can ask questions about anything grammar related. Here's a preview of some course topics you might have questions about: parts of speech, homophones, apostrophes, possessives, subjects and verbs, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, pronouns, active voice versus passive voice, punctuation (commas, ellipses, dashes, semicolons, and more), formal writing versus informal writing, and proofreading.

Q: Can I ask questions about my own writing?

A: You're invited to ask questions about elements of your writing that relate specifically to the course curriculum. Personal editing, in general, goes beyond the scope of the course. For editing inquiries, please contact Ellen directly at [email protected].

Q: Will I be able to engage with other students? 

A: Yes, the course has a discussion forum. How much engagement takes place depends on you and the other students enrolled. Some students like to sign up as a learning team—coworkers, spouses, parent/child, or friends—so they can engage with one another while taking the course.

Q: What if I prefer not to participate in discussions?

A: If you’d like to be a quiet observer, that's fine! You can complete your lessons independently without using the course discussion forum. If you'd like to ask questions and get a one-on-one response, you can email Ellen privately.  

Q: Is this course good for ESL students? 

A: Grammar Lion: Grammar Refresher is for any student who's comfortable with spoken and written English. If you can read at approximately eighth-grade level, then the course can benefit you. (If you find it difficult to read these questions and answers, then you might consider a course that's geared toward ESL learners.) If you're not sure about your skills, feel free to contact Ellen to explore this further.

Q: What's your refund policy?

A: If you're enrolled in Grammar Refresher, you can ask for a refund during your first 7 days.

Q: When I’m done, what can I expect to have gained from this course?

A: When you've successfully completed Grammar Refresher, you'll be equipped with the English grammar skills good writing demands. You'll be able to apply what you've learned to your everyday writing, and to approach writing with greater confidence. You'll also be prepared to edit your work to make significant improvements, and you should be able to recognize structural strengths and weaknesses in others’ writing too.