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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


  • U

    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Reading and Comprehension of Text in English

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Literacy, English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Multilingualism

    4.1 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (110) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Advocacy, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Writing

    4.3 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Peking University

    中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇)

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Product Support, Marketing, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Product Marketing, Product Knowledge, Product Demonstration, New Hire Orientations, Vocabulary, Greeting Customers, Oral Expression, Recruitment, Product Promotion, Language Learning, Consumer Behaviour, Employee Onboarding, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency

    4.9 stars, 152 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (152) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Grammar & Punctuation Project

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Videography, Writing and Editing, English Language, Language Learning, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 146 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (146) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Strategies for Teaching Perfect Tenses and Modals

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

    4.2 stars, 101 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (101) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    Tsinghua University

    General Academic English

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, English Language, Economics, Psychology, Business Management, Environmental Issue, Writing, Vocabulary

    4.1 stars, 110 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (110) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Speaking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Planning, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Skills

    4.8 stars, 139 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (139) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2)

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Oral Comprehension, Literacy

    4.7 stars, 200 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (200) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Enhance your Writing with Adverb Clauses

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

    4.9 stars, 61 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Teaching English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, digital literacy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Culture, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Collaborative Software, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, Learning Theory

    4.8 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (61) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Marketing Design, Brainstorming, Presentations, English Language, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Employee Surveys, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Professional Networking

    4.8 stars, 325 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (325) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Learn Mandarin Chinese: Capstone Project

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

    4.7 stars, 280 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (280) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular language courses

  • Reading and Comprehension of Text in English: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students: University of Michigan
  • 中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇): Peking University
  • Advanced Grammar & Punctuation Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Strategies for Teaching Perfect Tenses and Modals: University of California, Irvine
  • General Academic English: Tsinghua University
  • Speaking Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (2) 汉字(2): Peking University
  • Enhance your Writing with Adverb Clauses: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Teaching English Learners: Rice University

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