Expand your functional English skills with this beginner-level course from Arizona State University. This course helps you describe the world around you with precision, focusing on practical communication for everyday life. You will start by mastering numbers, which will allow you to discuss ages, dates, and prices comfortably. From there, you will explore geographical vocabulary, learning how to describe your city, country, and the natural world.

English for Numbers, Geography, and Home

English for Numbers, Geography, and Home
This course is part of Learn English Now: Introduction to Communication Specialization

Instructor: John Deal, Director ASU Global Launch
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Count, use cardinal and ordinal numbers, and communicate dates and times.
Describe geographical locations, countries, and specific features of your hometown.
Use vocabulary for the home and prepositions to describe the location of objects.
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Assessments
12 assignments
Taught in English
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May 2026
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This course is part of the Learn English Now: Introduction to Communication Specialization
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