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Literacy Courses

Literacy courses can help you learn reading comprehension, writing techniques, critical thinking, and language development. You can build skills in analyzing texts, crafting persuasive arguments, and enhancing vocabulary through various writing styles. Many courses introduce tools like digital storytelling platforms, grammar checkers, and collaborative writing software, which support the application of these skills in real-world contexts.


Popular Literacy Courses and Certifications


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    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Liberal Arts, Literacy, World History, Performing Arts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    658 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Better Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Literacy, Editing, Proofreading, Productivity, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Diversity Awareness, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Writing in English at University

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Grammar, English Language, Literacy, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    829 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of California, Irvine

    TOEFL Test-Taking Strategies

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Vocabulary, Climate Change Adaptation, Literacy, English Language, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Environmental Science, Grammar, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    TOEFL Reading and Listening Sections Skills Mastery

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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    482 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ensenyament de llengües i alfabetització de persones adultes

    Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Classroom Management, Adult Learning Principles, Multilingualism, Language Learning, Literacy, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Complex Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Driving engagement, Instagram, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Culture, Case Studies, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Language Arts Confidence with Storybird

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Writing, Literacy, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    T

    Tsinghua University

    Just Reading and Writing English 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, English Language, Literacy, Grammar, Higher Education, Communication, Vocabulary

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Verbal Mastery: Grammar, RC, Reasoning for Exams & Job Tests

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Grammar, English Language, Literacy, Analytical Skills, Learning Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    P

    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 3 PART II

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”): University of Pennsylvania
  • Better Writing: American Psychological Association
  • Writing in English at University: Lund University
  • TOEFL Test-Taking Strategies: University of California, Irvine
  • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
  • TOEFL Reading and Listening Sections Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
  • Ensenyament de llengües i alfabetització de persones adultes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Language Arts Confidence with Storybird: Coursera
  • Just Reading and Writing English 1: Tsinghua University

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