In this course, you practice English for comparison, contrast, opinion writing, and communication in business, ethics, and social media contexts. You build vocabulary and expressions for professional communication, read and listen to workplace materials, and compare and contrast ideas in speaking and writing tasks. You also apply past modals to express ideas and opinions accurately. In the ethics and social media module, you explore online behavior and social responsibility, strengthen vocabulary, interpret reading and listening materials, and express opinions with supporting ideas. You practice noun clauses with that and if, along with discussions, written responses, language practice, listening comprehension, final challenges, and final products. By the end, you will have practiced using English to communicate perspectives on professional, social, and ethical topics with clearer organization and support.

English for Comparison and Opinion Writing

English for Comparison and Opinion Writing
This course is part of Learn English Now: Intermediate Language Skills Specialization

Instructor: John Deal, Director ASU Global Launch
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What you'll learn
Use business vocabulary and compare and contrast ideas in professional contexts.
Express opinions about ethics and social media with supporting ideas.
Apply past modals and noun clauses with that and if in context.
Skills you'll gain
- Oral Expression
- Vocabulary
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Literacy
- English Language
- Media and Communications
- Business Ethics
- Writing
- Language Learning
- Communication
- Grammar
- Electronic Media
- Interpersonal Communications
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Business Writing
- Oral Comprehension
- Business Communication
- Language Competency
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