Arizona State University

Learn English Now: Basic Foundations Specialization

Arizona State University

Learn English Now: Basic Foundations Specialization

Build basic English skills.

Practice everyday English for technology, travel, routines, health, work, and holidays.

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Beginner level

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5 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

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

What you'll learn

  • Use everyday vocabulary for technology, culture, travel, routines, health, work, and holidays.

  • Answer listening and reading comprehension questions from case-based materials.

  • Apply basic grammar in short spoken and written responses.

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September 2026

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Specialization - 3 course series

English for Technology, Culture, and Travel

English for Technology, Culture, and Travel

Course 1, 81 hours

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.

English for Hobbies, Routines, and Health

English for Hobbies, Routines, and Health

Course 2, 77 hours

What you'll learn

  • Use vocabulary for hobbies, daily habits, and doctor visits.

  • Ask and answer questions about routines and daily habits.

  • Write and speak using present continuous and simple present forms.

English for Work and Holidays

English for Work and Holidays

Course 3, 48 hours

What you'll learn

  • Use vocabulary for occupations and holidays.

  • Describe ability with can and use possessive adjectives.

  • Answer listening and reading questions in work and holiday contexts.

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Instructor

John Deal, Director ASU Global Launch
Arizona State University
30 Courses6,537 learners

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