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Academic English Courses

Academic English courses can help you learn effective writing techniques, advanced grammar, and critical reading skills. You can build skills in crafting essays, delivering presentations, and engaging in academic discussions. Many courses introduce tools like citation management software and online collaboration platforms, that support organizing research and enhancing communication in academic settings.


Popular Academic English Courses and Certifications


  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Oral Expression, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Language Competency, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    ★ 4.6 (300) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Writing Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Language Competency, Literacy, English Language, Intellectual Property

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Listening and Note-Taking

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Concision, Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Public Speaking, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.5 (978) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 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, English Language, Language Competency, Concision, Writing, Business Communication, Relationship Management, Communication, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.5 (252) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English for Business B1

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Workplace inclusivity, Business Writing, English Language, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Communication, Report Writing, Data Storytelling, Taking Meeting Minutes, Recruitment, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Comprehension, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.6 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    English for Effective Business Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism

    ★ 4.5 (707) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Discussions in English

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, English Language, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Vocabulary

    ★ 4.6 (128) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Better Business Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Proposal Development, Report Writing, Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Peer Review, English Language, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.7 (513) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Style Guides, Peer Review

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Project: Writing a Research Paper

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Style Guides

    ★ 4.7 (495) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Verb Tenses and Passives

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Grammar, Language Learning

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, English Language, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Grammar, Language Learning, Writing

    ★ 4.7 (4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular academic english courses

  • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Writing Practice: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Academic Listening and Note-Taking: University of California, Irvine
  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails: University of Washington
  • English for Business B1: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Academic Discussions in English: University of California, Irvine
  • Better Business Writing in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Advanced Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Project: Writing a Research Paper: University of California, Irvine

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