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      University of Houston

      The Bilingual Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Competency, Language Learning, Learning Theory, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Human Development, Psychology, Child Development, Science and Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Business English: Making Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentation, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Marketing Materials, English Language

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of California, Irvine

      English for Running a Successful Business

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Project Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Corporate Sustainability, Grammar, Writing, Business, Business Reporting, Vocabulary

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Khalifa University

      Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Vocabulary, Grammar

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Diversity, Multilingualism, Student Engagement, Teaching, Parent Communication, Language Learning, Instructional Strategies, Child Development, Working With Children

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Diagnostic Tests, Cultural Diversity, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Pedagogy, English Language, Instructional Strategies, Language Learning, Learning Theory, Grammar

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Lower Intermediate B1.1

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      现代汉语核心语法

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Technology Enriched Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Emerging Technologies, English Language, Innovation, Language Learning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Tsinghua University

      Conversational English Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, English Language, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Comprehension, Rapport Building, Vocabulary

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      747 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English in the Workplace: Soft skills

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Meeting Facilitation, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Delegation Skills, English Language, Language Competency, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Grammar, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Vocabulary

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular language competency courses

    • The Bilingual Brain: University of Houston
    • Business English: Making Presentations: University of Washington
    • English for Running a Successful Business: University of California, Irvine
    • Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology: Khalifa University
    • Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings: Rice University
    • Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition: Arizona State University
    • English Lower Intermediate B1.1: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • 现代汉语核心语法: Peking University
    • Teach English Now! Technology Enriched Teaching: Arizona State University

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