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Linguistics Courses

Linguistics courses explore language structure, phonetics, syntax, semantics, and sociolinguistics. You can learn how languages evolve, how they are used in different cultures, and the cognitive processes behind language acquisition. Many courses also introduce tools for analyzing language data, such as corpora and software for phonetic transcription.

Popular Linguistics Courses and Certifications


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    Duke University

    Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication

    4.6 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Business English

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Purchasing, Business Writing, English Language, Business Communication, Ideation, Business Planning, Negotiation, Management Reporting, Campaign Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing Planning, Active Listening, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Marketing

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Learn English Now: Introduction to Communication

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

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Learn English Now: Basic Communication

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Social Justice, Oral Expression, Environmental Issue, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Storytelling, Vocabulary, Culture, Grammar, Language Learning, Writing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Formal Languages and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Science, Formal Learning, Software Engineering, Program Development, Data Science, Technical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation

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

    4.9 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Learn English Now: Intermediate Achievement

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Environmental Issue, Language Competency, English Language, Storytelling, Writing, Environmental Science, Vocabulary, Environment, Literacy, Culture, Grammar, Sociology, Language Learning, Liberal Arts, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Grammar, Language Learning

    4.7 stars, 4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Learn Mandarin Chinese: Intermediate

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

    4.6 stars, 156 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (156) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Basic to Advanced: Master English Grammar and Verb Tenses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Writing, English Language, Bilingual (Spanish/English)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Speech Language Models for Modern Voice AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Natural Language Processing, LLM Application, Scalability, Model Training, Model Optimization, Generative AI, Speech Language Pathology, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Responsible AI, Fine-tuning, Embeddings, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Digital Signal Processing, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Learn English Now: Academic and Professional Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Critical Thinking, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Literacy, Language Competency, Learning Strategies, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Language Learning, Communication Strategies, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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How to choose the right Linguistics course

Start with what you want to study in linguistics. If you're interested in language sounds, check for courses covering phonetic transcription, articulatory phonetics, and acoustic analysis. If you want to explore language in social contexts, choose courses that focus on language variation, language and identity, and discourse analysis.

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