What skills or experience do I need to already have, before starting language learning?

There is no specific experience required before starting language learning. Learners should have an interest in the language at hand and a willingness to commit to the time needed to learn the new language. People who work in the environment where the language being studied is spoken may have an easier time picking up the language than others. Excellent listening skills are a must, as well as organizational and reading comprehension skills.

How do I know if language learning is right for me?

People who desire to speak a second language are best suited for language learning. Language learning is about broadening your horizons and finding ways to communicate with people you may not have been able to engage with before. If you travel to other countries, language learning can help you navigate not only a workspace but restaurants, hotels, and other daily arrangements. People who want to improve communication skills, send clearer emails, and feel confident speaking to colleagues are great candidates for language learning.

What are common career paths for someone in language learning?

The most common career path for someone in language learning is teaching English as a second language. This rewarding career path is a great way to effectively teach learners how to confidently read, write, and converse in a second language. The next gradual step for more advanced speakers is a career as a translator working in a business, hospital, courtroom, or school.

What topics can I study that are related to language learning?

Cross-cultural communication skills can teach you not only vocabulary and grammar rules but also how to effectively use tone and style in both written and spoken communication. Finance and economic language courses may teach you to effectively craft an email, give a presentation, and write reports using vocabulary and language skills commonly used in financial settings. Media literacy courses may help you navigate both traditional and social media with a focus on advertising and the meaning of bias. If you want to delve even deeper into media literacy, topics that explain journalism may help language learners understand how and why news stories are written by digging into the principles behind the research and writing of the news today.

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Yonsei University
First Step Korean
Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Grammar, Writing, Vocabulary, Literacy, Culture
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
53K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Lesson | Small Talk & Conversational Vocabulary
Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Professionalism, Interpersonal Communications, Communication
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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Peking University
Chinese for Beginners
Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Communication
4.8
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20K reviews
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University of Pennsylvania
English for Career Development
Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Job Analysis, Business Communication, Communication, Recruitment
4.8
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University of California, Irvine
Learn English: Beginning Grammar
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, English Language, Language Learning, Language Competency
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
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University of Michigan
Learning Languages with AI
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Language Competency, Language Learning, ChatGPT, Communication, Writing, Cultural Diversity
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École Polytechnique
Étudier en France: French Intermediate course B1-B2
Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Expression, Intercultural Competence, Vocabulary, Lecturing, Writing
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
5.1K reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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University of California, Davis
Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Language Learning, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Culture, Writing and Editing, Language Competency, Research, Writing
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
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IBM
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Natural Language Processing, Market Opportunities
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
21K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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Khalifa University
Arabic for Beginners
Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing, Grammar, Oral Expression, Literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Student-Centred Learning
4.6
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113 reviews
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Deep Teaching Solutions
Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Time Management, Willingness To Learn, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Self-Discipline, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Adaptability
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
93K reviews
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École Polytechnique
Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Culture, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, World History, Science and Research, Social Sciences
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
142 reviews
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