Grammar fix
put your name down for
join a course list
To add your name to a list of people who want to join a course or activity.
How oftenCommon
LevelB1
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I’ve put my name down for the evening photography course.
I put my name down for a swimming class last summer, mainly because I wanted to get more exercise and meet people locally.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I put my name for the evening class.
Say: I put my name down for the evening class.
Keep the full phrase 'put your name down for' when registering for something.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Join a course or class
How formalConversationalOfficial
put your name down forYou're here · Especially British: add yourself to a course or activity list.
sign upThe everyday choice for joining a course or activity.enrol inOfficial course joining; UK 'enrol on', US 'enroll in'.