Spécialisation Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening

Speaking and Listening Skills for Academic English. Learn to speak and listen more effectively.

À propos de cette Spécialisation

This specialization covers the listening and speaking skills that non-native English-speaking students need to be successful in English-speaking colleges and universities. Native English-speaking students who would like to increase their chances of success in university courses will also benefit as well anyone interested in improving their listening comprehension skills. You will learn how to listen to class lectures and take notes more effectively. You will also improve your speaking skills for common tasks such as class discussions and presentations. In the capstone, you will create a video presentation on an academic topic.

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4 courses

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Projets

Conçu pour vous aider à vous exercer et à appliquer les compétences que vous avez acquises.

Certificats

Mettez en évidence vos nouvelles compétences sur votre CV ou sur LinkedIn.

Cours

Intermediate Specialization.: Some related experience required.

COURS 1
Academic Listening and Note-Taking
Session à venir : Aug 20
Engagement
4-5 hours/week for 4 weeks
Sous-titres
English, Chinese (Simplified)
À propos du cours
This course will help non-native English speakers improve their listening and note-taking skills for the purpose of listening to academic lectures. You will learn techniques for improving your understanding and skills for taking more effectiv
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COURS 2
Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen
Session en cours : Aug 13
Engagement
3-4 hours/week for 4 weeks
Sous-titres
English, Chinese (Simplified)
À propos du cours
Do you have to give presentations in school or at your work? Is it nerve-racking? Then you've come to the right place. Everyone gets a little nervous when they think about having to stand in front of other people and speak intelligently. This course w
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COURS 3
Academic Discussions in English
Session en cours : Aug 13
Engagement
4-5 hours/week for 4 weeks
Sous-titres
English, Albanian
À propos du cours
This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Speaking and Listening specialization. In this class you will learn about different types of conversations you will have in academic settings. You will also learn some strategies for hel
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COURS 4
Advanced Speaking and Listening Project
Session à venir : Oct 1
Engagement
3-4 hours/week for 6 weeks
Sous-titres
English
À propos du Projet Final
Learners will present a well-organized academic speech on a topic in an academic field of the learner's choice. The learner will need to recall all of the skills learned in the previous three courses and complete several steps to complete the proj
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Créateurs

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