5 free English courses that start in spring

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Many people do not have enough money to learn English to attend precisely those courses that they would like, or the schedule doesn’t fit in with the work schedule.

ForumDaily has prepared 5 English courses in various fields, which will begin in the spring at prestigious American universities.

If you want to get a certificate, then you have to pay money, but if you just attend them - it will cost you nothing.

To obtain a certificate, you must listen and complete the tasks of all courses in turn.

1. Writing in English at university (Lund University)

Course purpose:

- to give an understanding of the conventions of academic writing in English;

- help build your own “toolkit” of academic writing skills, as well as test those tools and reflect on your own development as a writer;

Although the course works with the development of general skills, students will be able to apply skills to meet the specific needs of their own discipline.

Registration begins on March 6.

2. Teach English Now! Second Language Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation (University of Arizona)

In this course you will learn about some of the problems of teaching and learning listening and speaking, such as paralinguistics, variable performance, abbreviations and regional forms, as well as different types of oral speech. You will learn how to facilitate the acquisition of conversational skills for students. The course also provides an opportunity to improve pronunciation.

This course is designed for students, students and those whose first language is not English.

Registration begins on March 13.

3. English for Business and Entrepreneurship (University of Pennsylvania)

The course is intended for those whose first language is not English, as well as those interested in learning more about the global business economy. You will learn about the topics and language needed to be successful in the international workplace. You will learn business vocabulary, concepts and questions by reading and watching video lectures.

If you can not pay for the teaching, there is a free version in the program without obtaining a certificate.

Registration begins on March 6.

4. Online Games: Literature, New Media, and Narrative (Vanderbilt University)

This course will explore what happens to stories, pictures and movies when they become the basis of massively multiplayer online games.

The course will allow you to learn something about storytelling theory, introduce students to some of the key topics in media research, and look at some of the history and theory of video games.

Registration begins on April 3.

5. English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (University of Pennsylvania)

This course is for non-native English speakers and those interested in improving their knowledge of English in science. You will explore some of the most innovative areas of scientific research while expanding your vocabulary and language skills to share scientific information within your community.

Registration begins in May 2017.

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