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Top 10 Free English Courses Starting Today

Knowledge of English is necessary not only when moving to the United States. It opens the door to a better future, provides a huge range of professions on the market and makes you competitive.

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ForumDaily has prepared information on 10 online English courses in different directions, which will soon begin at prestigious higher education institutions. To obtain a certificate, you need to pay for training, but if you just need knowledge, and not a certificate, you can take these courses absolutely free of charge.

1. English for Career Development (University of Pennsylvania)

The course, created by Pennsylvania State University, is funded by the US State Department. To enroll in this course for free, click Enroll now and then select Full Course. No certificate. You will learn about the job search, resume and cover letter writing, and interview process in the United States, compared to the same process in your home country. The first unit of this course will provide the US job application process and strategies for identifying jobs that match your interests and skills. Block 2 will walk you through the steps needed to create a professional resume. In Block 3, you will develop a clear and concise cover letter. The final part of the course focuses on communication skills and interviewing.

Registration begins on September 11.

2. Basic Skills in Constructive Communication (Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University)

Insufficiently developed constructive communication skills lead to misunderstandings and conflicts between employees and managers. As a result, the efficiency of business processes, project work and the quality of services decreases. This applies to any team and organization, and in a broad sense, to society as a whole.

This course will help to establish interaction with others, teach you to formulate and more clearly express your thoughts and ideas so that you can be heard, and improve negotiation skills.

Registration begins on September 11.

3. English for Journalism (University of Pennsylvania)

This course is designed for non-English speakers who are interested in developing the skills needed for a career in contemporary journalism. During the classes, you will explore print and digital media through authentic readings and video lectures, enrich your vocabulary, increase your ability to read, research and create local and global news. Module 1 will provide an introduction to the history and principles of journalism. In module 2, you will learn how to conduct research, presentations and interviews. The next block of the course will focus on the language required to write newspaper and magazine articles, while block 4 will cover the basics of news broadcasting. In the final section of the course, you will analyze the growth, impact, and challenges of digital news; complete a reflection activity that allows you to reflect on and discuss recent developments in the field of journalism.

Registration begins on September 11.

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4. Conversational English Skills (Tsinghua University)

The course consists of 6 sections devoted to various topics: meeting new people and people around you; eating in restaurants; why you should learn English; good and bad times; hobby. From this course you will gain a good knowledge of spoken English in everyday life. Lectures are given by teachers from different countries - the USA, Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, Australia and Colombia.

Registration begins on September 11.

5. Tricky English Grammar (University of California)

English is a difficult language to learn due to its many unclear grammatical rules, which are quite easy for even native speakers to grasp. This course will give you tips to help you understand the rules more easily and lots of practice in the complex grammar of everyday English.

Registration begins on September 11.

6. Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order (University of Michigan)

You'll learn creative use of syntax, effective storytelling techniques, and a clever method for organizing a complex series of information. You'll have the ability to use punctuation like a pro and add a little style and sophistication to what you create, from sentences to slogans.

In addition, you will have access to a wide variety of books and other resources that you can use even after completing the course.

Registration begins on September 11.

7. Business English: Networking (University of Washington)

During the course, you will begin to learn vocabulary and customs related to communication in English. The goal is to enable you to professionally interact with business people in person, by phone, and by email.

Registration begins on September 11.

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8. Improve Your English Communication Skills (Georgia Institute of Technology)

This course will help you improve your professional communication in English for successful business interactions. Each module focuses on a specific area of ​​communication in English: writing emails, speaking at meetings and interviews, giving presentations and networking on the Internet. Whether you want to communicate with potential employers, employees, partners or clients, better communication in English can help you achieve your language and professional goals.

Registration begins on September 11.

9. Tricky American English Pronunciation (University of California)

Here you will practice pronunciation of American English sounds that can sometimes be confusing; Learn the subtleties that make English special to music, such as how to emphasize the correct syllable in a word, how to make your voice rise and fall in a natural-sounding melody, and how to connect sounds and words naturally. Knowing these nuances will help you speak more clearly and give you confidence that what you say will be understood by others.

Registration begins on September 11.

10. Writing in English at University (Lund University)

Early acquisition of good academic writing skills is essential to your success both in university and in your professional life.

This course will help you understand the conventions of academic writing in English, build your own “toolbox” of academic writing skills, and give you the opportunity to try out these tools and reflect on your own development as a writer.

Registration begins on September 11.

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