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    • U

      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Creativity, Resilience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Writing Practice

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

      Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing, Business Communication, Professional Development, Natural Language Processing, Business Design, Business Intelligence, Organizational Development, Reinforcement Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      4.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Lower Intermediate B1.1

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business English: Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Communication, Business Intelligence, People Analysis, Writing, Account Management, Critical Thinking, Leadership and Management, Organizational Development, People Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Cape Town

      Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      251 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      A

      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Planning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tsinghua University

      Just Reading and Writing English 1

      Skills you'll gain: Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      116 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Journalism

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Intermediate B1.2

      Skills you'll gain: Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      147 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Drafting

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Planning, Resilience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      354 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular english writing courses

    • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
    • Writing Practice: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • English Lower Intermediate B1.1: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Business English: Basics: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
    • Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar : Arizona State University
    • Just Reading and Writing English 1: Tsinghua University
    • English for Journalism: University of Pennsylvania

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    Frequently Asked Questions about English Writing

    If you are looking to improve your English writing skills, the best free courses to check out include Writing in English at a University Level, English Composition: From Paragraph to Essay, Business English: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails, Journalism: A Digital Media Perspective, and Glasscock Urban Journalism. Each of these courses will help you to brush up on essential English writing skills, and since they are free can you really afford not to take advantage?‎

    If you are looking for some great resources for beginning English writing courses, we recommend checking out the Academic English and Business Writing in English specializations . Additionally, the Teaching Writing and Essential English for University Success specializations offer helpful guides for new English writers. Finally, the Business specialization also offers a great blueprint for English writers.‎

    If you're looking to improve your English writing skills, then Coursera offers some great advanced courses. From Learn English Writing: Grammar and Complex Sentences to Advanced Grammar and Punctuation and English for Business to Business English and English Writing: Grammar and Adjective Clauses, these courses provide an excellent foundation in English writing.‎

    English writing is creating something that's written in words using the English language. Writing can be done on paper, a computer, or any other medium. It involves using sentences to express thoughts, observances, and ideas. In English writing, you use punctuation marks to show pauses, thought breaks, and ends of sentences to make the communication clear. Much of what we do as people involves either spoken communication or written communication.

    We write many things, such as emails, books, letters, scripts, and directions, using proper English language symbols, words, and marks. These are the structures of language, to help us communicate as humans and put our thoughts and ideas in a more permanent form through writing.‎

    Learning correct English writing is a skill you can use every day. You can learn about correct sentence construction, accurate spelling, how to use different verbs and nouns together, and how to write using proper punctuation.

    Both native and non-native English speakers can benefit greatly from English writing courses if you want to learn the language or improve your writing. Improving your English language fluency can help in all forms of writing, from creative writing to business writing or resume writing to essay writing. Once you learn the basics of excellent English writing and grammar, you can be equipped with new confidence to tackle writing projects that come your way.‎

    When you have a solid grasp of English writing skills, you may find career opportunities as a teacher, a news reporter, a business analyst, and other jobs that focus on communicating ideas clearly through written communication.

    Good writers are often needed in many businesses, to help write reports, speeches, websites, stories, and essays. You can also write creatively for yourself to tell stories in long-form magazine articles or books. Once you gain the skills you need for good writing, you can use your talents to write just about anything.‎

    When you take online courses for English writing, you can gain basic fundamental knowledge of how to spell words, how to frame sentences in a paragraph, and how to shape the flow of your sentences into understandable form. Online courses can show you a deeper understanding of the compositional elements of English writing. You can learn how to understand the writing process, how to read written stories more carefully, and how to cite your sources more accurately to create more factual written pieces.‎

    Online English Writing courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new English Writing skills. Choose from a wide range of English Writing courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in English Writing, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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