Top 7 Free Online English Courses Starting Right Now

Many people do not have enough money to study English to attend exactly the courses that they would like, or the schedule does not fit into the work schedule in any way. ForumDaily has prepared information on 7 online English courses in various fields that are opening at prestigious American universities. To get a certificate, you need to pay for training, however, if you just need knowledge and not a certificate, you can take these courses absolutely free of charge.

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Tricky English Grammar (University of California)

English is a difficult language to learn because of the many obscure grammatical rules that are quite difficult to learn even for native speakers. 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 starts August 25

Conversational English Skills (Tsinghua University)

The course consists of 6 sections dedicated to various topics: meeting new people and those around you; eating in restaurants; why you should learn English; good times 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 Columbia.

Registration starts August 25

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Academic English: Writing Specialization (University of California)

The skills you learn in these classes will help you succeed in any college course or professional field. You will learn how to conduct rigorous academic research and express your ideas clearly in an academic format. In the final Capstone project, all the knowledge that you have gained during these courses will be embodied in academic research work on the problem of your choice.

Registration starts August 25

Business English: Basics (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)

This course aims to improve your business English skills by developing your vocabulary and reading skills, as well as your understanding of tone, style and knowledge of communication methods. You will also learn how these language skills can improve your audience analysis, business case studies, and basic business communication strategies. The skills acquired in this course will often be in demand and necessary for intercultural communication.

Registration starts August 25

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Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level (Georgia Institute of Technology)

This course builds on communication and content skills. During the classes, you will practice and expand the language skills you need to succeed in the professional world. Throughout the course, you will be able to take interesting tests.

Registration starts August 25

Academic Discussions in English (University of California)

In this session, you will learn about the different types of conversations you will have in an academic setting. In addition, learn some strategies that will help you understand the meaning of other people's words and teach you how to express your thoughts effectively. The students will record some videos of how they participate in group discussions with their friends and upload videos for feedback. Although what you see may seem intimidating, this is a great opportunity for you to practice and improve your discussion skills.

Registration starts August 25

Academic Listening and Note-Taking (University of California)

This course will help those for whom English is not their native language. In the lectures, you will improve your listening and note-taking skills, as well as learn techniques for improving comprehension and more effective note-taking skills. Also - get a lot of practice in using them.

Registration starts August 25

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