Grammar and punctuation refresher

Confused by the comma? Stumped by the semicolon? Anxious about the apostrophe? This workshop is just the thing to give you’re your grammar a boost! Come and join us for a grammar refresher.

Time: 11:30–12:45
Room: 2

Click here to register for the 2023 PDD. Click here for the full programme.

About the presenter

Claire Niven is a native English copy editor and translator based in Utrecht. Originally from the UK, she has worked in the media industry for 20 years in music publishing, music rights and brand licensing. Claire has a BA (Hons) degree in Linguistics, specialising in semantics, and CMMP proofreading and copy editing qualification.

Website: www.echt-english.nl
LinkedIn: echt-english

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