
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Language Competency, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning
★ 4.9 (5.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Workplace inclusivity, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Language Learning, Stress Management, Education and Training, Higher Education, Oral Comprehension, Grammar
★ 4.6 (474) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
★ 3.7 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Literacy, Language Learning
★ 4.7 (77) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Grammar, Writing, Vocabulary, Literacy, Oral Comprehension, Culture
★ 4.9 (53K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Language Learning, Spanish Language, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Grammar, Culture, Writing and Editing, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Research
★ 4.5 (3.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Culture, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity
★ 4.8 (1.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Expression, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Vocabulary, Multilingualism, Lecturing, Formal Learning, Writing, Political Sciences
★ 4.8 (5.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Expression, English Language, Language Competency, Writing, Grammar, Literacy, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Environmental Issue, Music, Economics
★ 4.5 (50) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Language Competency, Writing, Teaching, Literacy, Train The Trainer, Technology Strategies, Grammar, English Language, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Language Learning, digital literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking
★ 4.9 (22K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Discussion Facilitation, Active Listening, Lecturing, Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Peer Review, Communication, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Learning Strategies, Tactfulness, Verbal Strategic Communication, Critical Thinking
★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Stress Management, Education and Training, Higher Education, Medical Terminology, Language Learning, Formal Learning, Environmental Issue, Grammar, Climate Change Mitigation
★ 4.7 (217) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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