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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Grammar, Content Creation, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essential English for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Building Basic English Skills A1/A2

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Writing, Peer Review, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Marketing, English Language, Business Marketing, Vocabulary, Grammar

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    326 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Voxy

    Beginner English: Personal Information

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

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, Mathematics Education, Cultural Sensitivity, Education and Training, English Language, Language Learning, Pedagogy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Advanced Interviewing Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Recruitment, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Professionalism, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Analytical Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上)

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Travel Arrangements, Communication, Setting Appointments, Hotels and Accommodations, Language Learning, Transportation Operations, Grammar, Vocabulary, Collaboration, Time Management, Critical Thinking

    1.6
    Rating, 1.6 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-2

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Language Learning, Literacy, Engineering Documentation, Science and Research, Materials science

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    是誰在說話 -- 可愛的臺灣。(Intermediate Chinese)

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    199 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Using Educational Technology with English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, English Language, Learning Management Systems, Computer Literacy, Technology Strategies, Language Learning, Digital Communications, Content Creation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Essential English for Business Professionals: University of California, Irvine
  • Building Basic English Skills A1/A2: University of California, Davis
  • Business English: Capstone Project: University of Washington
  • Mandarin Chinese 3: Chinese for Beginners: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Beginner English: Personal Information: Voxy
  • The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners: Rice University
  • Advanced Interviewing Techniques: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上): Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-2: The University of Tokyo

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