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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Español básico para atención médica

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Medical Prescription, Grammar

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Learning Chinese : Start From Scratch (零到一學中文)

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    552 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of California, Irvine

    TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections Skills Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    183 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 5

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Literacy, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Language Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    521 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Language Competency, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Learning Strategies, English Language, Vocabulary, Composure, Grammar, Detail Oriented, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    619 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Conjunctions, Connectives, and Adverb Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    740 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of California, Davis

    Spanish Vocabulary: Careers and Social Events

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Spanish Language, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    202 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Chino básico: Lenguaje y cultura empresarial

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Language Learning, Oral Expression, Hotels and Accommodations, Presentations, Cultural Sensitivity, Video Production, Verbal Communication Skills, Guest Relations, Travel Arrangements, Telephone Skills, Greeting Customers, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Scheduling, Oral Comprehension, Hospitality, Communication, Vocabulary, Grammar

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    515 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Vowels of American English Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, English Language, Grammar, Language Competency, Target Audience, Vocabulary

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Business English: Finance and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Negotiation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Budgeting, Communication Strategies, Financial Acumen, Audit Working Papers, Financial Forecasting, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Business Ethics, Presentations, Finance, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    616 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular language courses

  • Español básico para atención médica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Learning Chinese : Start From Scratch (零到一學中文): National Taiwan University
  • TOEFL Speaking and Writing Sections Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
  • Chinese for HSK 5: Peking University
  • IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery: University of California, Irvine
  • Conjunctions, Connectives, and Adverb Clauses: University of California, Irvine
  • Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 1: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Spanish Vocabulary: Careers and Social Events: University of California, Davis
  • Chino básico: Lenguaje y cultura empresarial: Arizona State University
  • Vowels of American English Pronunciation: University of California, Irvine

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