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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Telephone Language

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Professionalism, English Language, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Langues et diversité: de la variation au plurilinguisme

      Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Research Methodologies, Language Competency, Research, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Data Collection, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Social Media, Text Mining, Cloud Computing, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Business Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      420 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Vocabulary, Literacy, English Language, Language Learning, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Grammar, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Understand and Be Understood on the Phone

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, English Language, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Language Learning, Student Engagement, Learning Theory, Grammar, Vocabulary, Literacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails

      Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Language Competency, Writing, Business Communication, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Vocabulary

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      224 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Intermediate B1

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Data Visualization, Communication, Vocabulary, Report Writing, Language Competency, Education and Training, Literacy, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Environmental Issue

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      372 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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, Cultural Diversity, Nutrition and Diet, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Tsinghua University

      Learn English

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Culture, Stress Management, Liberal Arts, English Language, Social Sciences, Literacy, Language Learning, Economics, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology, Writing, Research, Business Management, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Comprehension

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      934 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Lesson | Telephone Language: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Langues et diversité: de la variation au plurilinguisme: University of Geneva
    • Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment: University of California, Irvine
    • Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Lesson | Understand and Be Understood on the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind: Arizona State University
    • Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails: University of Washington
    • English Intermediate B1: Università di Napoli Federico II

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