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Beginner Level
Approx. 9 hours to complete
English

What you will learn

  • How to incorporate a "little bit of mischief" to your presentations in a way that delights and informs your audience

  • How to use "mirroring" and follow-up questions to establish trust and build rapport

  • How to connect with people via the "language of common life"

  • How to reimagine the experience of starting a conversation with a stranger

Skills you will gain

  • listening
  • Communication
  • Networking
  • Clarity
  • Ingenuity
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level
Approx. 9 hours to complete
English

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University of Michigan

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
3 hours to complete

Week 1 | Unexpected: Vocabulary

3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 14 min), 14 readings, 2 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
2 hours to complete

Week 2 | Unexpected: Speaking Studies and Speaking Exercises

2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 4 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
Week3
Week 3
2 hours to complete

Week 3 |Conversation: Vocabulary

2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 14 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
Week4
Week 4
3 hours to complete

Week 4 | Conversation: Speaking Studies and Speaking Exercises

3 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 7 min), 7 readings, 3 quizzes

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