116 Short courses in Language Studies in North America

The Intensive General English is suitable for students who want to maximise on work carried out in the Standard Course at Centre of English Studies in order to progress as rapidly as possible. This course takes place all year round.

This Multi Destination Course course at Centre of English Studies gives you the opportunity of living and learning more about the culture and social life of both England and Ireland.

In this Consonants of American English Pronunciation offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine you will learn and practice all of the consonant sounds of American English, including some pairs of consonants that are especially tricky.  

In the final course The Pronunciation of American English Project course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine, you will complete a final self-reflection project applying what you have learned in the first three courses about consonants, vowels, and the “music” of English.

In The Music of American English Pronunciation course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine you will learn and practice the "music" of American English, the features of pronunciation such as stress, rhythm, and intonation that will help improve your listening comprehension as well as your ability to communicate more clearly.

The Intensive Academic English program is offered at Columbia University is one of the oldest intensive English programs in the U.S.

The demand for teachers with a Bilingual Authorization is increasing as many school districts are implementing Dual-Immersion programs and expanding them to higher-grade levels creating more job opportunities for teachers who are proficient in a second language. Bilingual Authorization BILA is offered at University of California, Riverside.

The Learn Chinese - HSK Test Preparation Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Peking University consists of three elementary language courses, aims to improve your Chinese language skills effectively and systematically. 

Our English for Academic Pathways course at Kaplan International English gives you the opportunity to develop your English language skills for use in an academic environment.

Learn Intermediate Chinese in this Learn Mandarin Chinese - Intermediate Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Learn and practice Mandarin Chinese in real-life situations with ease and fun.

Learning to speak, read and write Spanish opens up career and travel opportunities, deepens your appreciation of Spanish and Latin cultures, and helps you connect with community members in North America and around the world. The program in Spanish, Practical and Business is offered at the University of British Columbia.

This Business English - Final Project course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University.

The Teaching Language Online course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University .

Learn to speak Abenaki—but also learn the history, art, music, crafts, food, and dance—because culture is integral to language. Middlebury Institute of International Studies  offers the Abenaki programme.

This Using Educational Technology with English Learners course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rice University is part of Introduction to Teaching English Learners Specialization. 

The Business English - Marketing and Sales course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University.