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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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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Target Audience, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Analysis, English Language, Strategic Communication, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Writing, Language Learning, Grammar

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

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    English for Travel and Shopping

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Grammar, Language Learning, Oral Expression, Public History, Oral Comprehension, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    More Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Media Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising, English Language, Media and Communications, Online Advertising, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Diversity Awareness, Literacy, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Grammar

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Technology Enriched Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, English Language, Digital Transformation, Language Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    English for City Life and Weather

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Writing in English at University

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

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

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    University of California, Irvine

    Noun Clauses and Conditionals

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 2

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Teach English: Intermediate Grammar

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Developing Training Materials, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Language Learning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    163 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Business English: Basics: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • English for Travel and Shopping: Arizona State University
  • More Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
  • English for Media Literacy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Teach English Now! Technology Enriched Teaching: Arizona State University
  • English for City Life and Weather: Arizona State University
  • Writing in English at University: Lund University
  • Noun Clauses and Conditionals: University of California, Irvine
  • Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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