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University of California, Irvine

Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening

University of California, Irvine via Coursera Specialization

Overview

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.

Syllabus

Course 1: Academic Listening and Note-Taking
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. This course will help non-native English speakers improve their listening and note-taking ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Do you have to give presentations in school or at your work? Is it nerve-racking? Then you've ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Academic Discussions in English
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Speaking and Listening specialization. ... Enroll for free.

Course 4: Advanced Speaking and Listening Project
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Learners will present a well-organized academic speech on a topic in an academic field of the ... Enroll for free.

Courses

Taught by

Brad Gilpin, Dana Saito-Stehberger, Helen Nam, Judy Hu, Meg Parker and Tamy Chapman

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