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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Chino básico: La etiqueta social en los negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Language Competency, Setting Appointments, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Culture, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Business Communication, Professional Networking, Scheduling

    4.4 stars, 87 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (87) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    English for Running a Successful Business

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

    4.8 stars, 39 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Capstone Project

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

    3.9 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Chino básico: Los viajes de negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Hotels and Accommodations, Spanish Language, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Travel Arrangements, Oral Comprehension, Hospitality, Language Learning, Food Services, Intercultural Competence, Consolidation, Vocabulary, Food and Beverage, Cultural Sensitivity, Price Negotiation, Purchasing

    4.6 stars, 49 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (49) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Academic Success for English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Lesson Planning, Language Competency, English Language, Language Learning

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation

    4.8 stars, 234K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (234K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Peer Review, Writing, Constructive Feedback, AI literacy, Concision, Process Development, Personal Attributes, Intercultural Competence, Job Analysis, Editing, Content Optimization, Goal Setting, Proofreading, Adaptability

    4.4 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Basic English Skills: Hobbies

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

    4.8 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Data Engineering Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Design, SQL, IBM DB2, Database Management, Data Store, Data Architecture, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Apache Hadoop, Databases, Big Data, Unit Testing, Database Development, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy

    4.6 stars, 60K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (60K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    Chinese Characters for beginner (3) 汉字(3)

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

    4.9 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Proyecto Final: Chino básico - Lenguaje y cultura empresarial

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Video Production, Language Competency, Spanish Language, Oral Comprehension, Business Communication, Language Learning, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Consolidation

    4 stars, 8 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (8) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Writing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Language Competency, Literacy, English Language, Intellectual Property

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Chino básico: La etiqueta social en los negocios: Arizona State University
  • English for Running a Successful Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Capstone Project: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Chino básico: Los viajes de negocios: Arizona State University
  • Academic Success for English Learners: Rice University
  • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
  • Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep: Board Infinity
  • Basic English Skills: Hobbies: University of California, Davis
  • Data Engineering Foundations: IBM
  • Chinese Characters for beginner (3) 汉字(3): Peking University

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