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English Writing Courses

English writing courses can help you learn grammar, punctuation, and effective sentence structure, along with crafting essays, reports, and creative pieces. You can build skills in developing a clear voice, organizing ideas logically, and editing for clarity and impact. Many courses introduce tools such as word processors, grammar checkers, and collaborative writing platforms, which enhance your writing process and facilitate feedback.


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Popular English Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Reading and Comprehension of Text in English

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Literacy, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning, Grammar

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    97 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Texts and Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Literacy, Storytelling, Language Competency, Creativity, Persuasive Communication, Peer Review

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    English for Running a Successful Business

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Project Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Corporate Sustainability, Grammar, Writing, Business, Business Reporting, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Enhance your Writing with Noun Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing a Personal Essay

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    87 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of North Texas

    College English Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Literacy, Proofreading, Vocabulary, English Language

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Reading and Comprehension of Text in English Module 2

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, English Language, Grammar, Graphing, Writing, Language Learning

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing in First Person Point of View

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Journals, Writing, English Language

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    117 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Writing and Editing, Student Engagement, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storyboarding, Editing, Storytelling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    786 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular english writing courses

  • Reading and Comprehension of Text in English: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
  • Teaching Texts and Forms: Johns Hopkins University
  • English for Running a Successful Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Enhance your Writing with Noun Clauses: University of California, Irvine
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
  • Writing a Personal Essay: Wesleyan University
  • College English Prep: University of North Texas
  • Reading and Comprehension of Text in English Module 2: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Writing in First Person Point of View: Wesleyan University

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