Online courses that will help you write virtuoso in English

To write a motivation letter, apply for a grant or prepare a standing scientific work, it is necessary not only to know the general rules of the English language, but also to possess a specific skill - business written speech.

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For T & P A tutor and study consultant abroad has compiled a list of regular online courses that will help you start writing in English without mistakes in any situation.

Grammar and Punctuation (University of California, Irvine)

A good text is first of all a literate text. The course consists of video lectures, reading materials and tests that will teach the basics of writing in English. The program pays a lot of attention to the tenses of verbs and the rules for using adverbs. The course will teach to use different types of sentences in a letter and, most importantly, explain the rules of punctuation. Suitable for beginners, and to get through it will take about 10 hours.

The nearest starting date: February 19.

English composition (Arizona State University)

A convincing text should be clear and take into account the peculiarities of the target audience for which it was written. This course is based on the analysis of genres and the technique of writing them - students will learn to write texts in different styles and apply each time to a new target audience, as well as select facts about which you should or should not write.

Immediate start date: no information yet.

Academic and Business Writing (University of Berkeley)

This is perhaps the most advanced course of the entire list: students will learn different writing styles, practice their grammatical norms and expand their vocabulary. A special place here is given to the development of skills reading and editing texts. This course is aimed at intensive development of business and academic writing skills, so students will have to complete many small writing tasks, take tests and keep a journal.

Immediate Start Date: Anytime.

Writing, Presenting and Submitting Scientific Papers in English (Tsinghua University)

The program of this course will be interesting to those who are engaged in research activities or teaching at the university. Students will also be useful: the material is useful in writing term papers and dissertations. Much attention is paid to the principles of the preparation of scientific articles, the choice of research topic and applications for grants.

Immediate Start Date: Anytime.

Introduction to Public Speaking (University of Washington)

Although this course is primarily aimed at learning the techniques of preparing for public speaking, it can also be used to train writing. The program aims to learn how to clearly express a thought in any situation, as well as to build a story plan. The organizers promise that the course will allow the beginners to quickly master the basics, and speakers with experience will move to a new level.

The nearest starting date: February 19.

Writing Professional Email and Memos (University of Georgia)

This course is devoted to the principles of electronic correspondence. The course creators identify five types of such documents: directives, preliminary and full reports, negotiation protocols and responses to requests. Students of the course will learn to write working messages and determine the type and mood of the interlocutor by one e-mail.

Immediate Start Date: Coming Right Now.

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