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    Tsinghua University

    Just Reading and Writing English 2

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, English Language, Literacy, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Grammar, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Speaking and Listening Project

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Active Listening, Planning, English Language, Organizational Skills, Detail Oriented, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Reading and Comprehension of Text in English

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

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Culture, Liberal Arts, Editing, Cultural Diversity, Peer Review, Proofreading, Research, Sociology, Style Guides, Creativity, Learning Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 2

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

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of North Texas

    College English Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Literacy, Proofreading, Vocabulary, English Language

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Basic English Skills: Travel

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Vocabulary, Grammar, Literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Khalifa University

    Arabic for Beginners: Arabic in the Workplace

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Business Writing, English Language, Selling Techniques, Business Communication, Brainstorming, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Business Marketing, Marketing, Graphic Design, Advertising, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Communications, New Product Development, Vocabulary

    5
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Enhance your Writing with Adverb Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    English for Running a Successful Business

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Project Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Corporate Sustainability, Grammar, Writing, Business, Business Reporting, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Enhance your Writing with Noun Clauses

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Just Reading and Writing English 2: Tsinghua University
  • Advanced Speaking and Listening Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Reading and Comprehension of Text in English: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
  • Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 2: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • College English Prep: University of North Texas
  • Basic English Skills: Travel : University of California, Davis
  • Arabic for Beginners: Arabic in the Workplace: Khalifa University
  • 商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales: Arizona State University
  • Enhance your Writing with Adverb Clauses: University of California, Irvine

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