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Language courses can help you learn grammar, vocabulary development, pronunciation techniques, and conversational skills. You can build skills in writing clearly, understanding cultural nuances, and using language for specific purposes like business or travel. Many courses introduce tools such as language learning apps, online dictionaries, and pronunciation software, which enhance your ability to practice and apply what you've learned in everyday situations.

Popular Language Courses and Certifications


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    Arizona State University

    Learn English Now: Academic and Professional Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Critical Thinking, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Literacy, Writing, Oral Expression, Learning Strategies, Language Competency, Analytical Skills, Active Listening, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Aesthetics, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Language Learning, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Communication

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Consonants of American English Pronunciation

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner 汉字

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Vocabulary, Literacy, Writing, Language Learning, English Language

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Learn English Now: Intermediate Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Language Competency, English Language, Grammar, Literacy, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Community Health, Video Production, Writing, Nutrition and Diet, Writing and Editing, Art History, Culture, Health Education, Vocabulary, Blogs

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Literacy, Language Competency, English Language, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Language Learning, Higher Education, Analytical Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    599 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Basic Spanish 3: Getting there

    Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Conversational English Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, English Language, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Learning Strategies, Oral Comprehension, Rapport Building, Vocabulary

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    791 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    IELTS Reading Section Skills Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Language Competency, English Language

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Simple Past Tense

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, English Language

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Critical Thinking Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Analytical Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    English for Environmental Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, English Language, Investigation, Systems Thinking, Research, Sustainable Systems, Science and Research, Sustainable Development, Scientific Methods, Literacy

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular language courses

  • Learn English Now: Academic and Professional Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Consonants of American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine
  • Chinese Characters for beginner 汉字: Peking University
  • Learn English Now: Intermediate Foundations: Arizona State University
  • English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate: Rice University
  • Basic Spanish 3: Getting there: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Conversational English Skills: Tsinghua University
  • IELTS Reading Section Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
  • Simple Past Tense: University of California, Irvine
  • Critical Thinking Strategies: Arizona State University

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