Arizona State University

English for Technology, Culture, and Travel

Arizona State University

English for Technology, Culture, and Travel

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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2 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Use vocabulary for technology, art museum, and airport settings.

  • Answer listening and reading questions from case materials.

  • Write and speak using instructions, be verb forms, and there is or there are.

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September 2026

Assessments

21 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Learn English Now: Basic Foundations Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

This module uses a technology-themed case to build foundational language skills. Learners practice technology vocabulary, complete listening and reading investigations, and apply grammar for giving instructions. Speaking and writing evidence tasks help learners use the unit language before completing the unit quiz, exit ticket, and closing activities.

What's included

11 readings7 assignments

This module focuses on an art museum case that supports vocabulary, comprehension, and basic grammar practice. Learners work with art museum vocabulary, complete listening and reading investigations, and practice positive and negative sentences with the “be” verb. Speaking and writing tasks give learners opportunities to apply the language from the unit before the quiz and closing activities.

What's included

14 readings7 assignments

This module places learners in an airport-themed case where they practice vocabulary, reading, listening, and grammar. Learners use airport language while working through reading and listening investigations and grammar activities focused on “there is/there are” and questions with the “be” verb. Writing and speaking evidence tasks help learners apply the unit language in context before the quiz and closing report.

What's included

13 readings7 assignments

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Instructor

John Deal, Director ASU Global Launch
Arizona State University
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