Take your English into conversations about innovation and culture. In this course, you will explore how technology shapes daily life and the future while building vocabulary for scientific advances, space exploration, and new inventions. You will practice grammar for predictions and possibilities, then shift to customs and traditions as you learn language for describing cultural practices, sharing past experiences, and giving advice. Through readings, videos, comprehension tasks, discussions, and travelpost activities, you will interpret ideas, compare perspectives, and express your own experiences more clearly. By the end of the course, you will be able to discuss technology and customs with greater confidence, support your ideas with relevant language, and communicate more effectively in speaking and writing.
English for Technology and Customs
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English for Technology and Customs
This course is part of Learn English Now: Intermediate Communication Specialization
Instructor: John Deal, Director ASU Global Launch
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Describe technological innovations and future possibilities using more precise English.
Discuss customs, traditions, and cultural influences using language for past experiences and advice.
Respond to texts, videos, and travelpost activities with clearer spoken and written ideas.
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June 2026
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the Learn English Now: Intermediate Communication Specialization
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