522 Short courses in Language Studies

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.  

Improve your academic English writing skills: analyse questions, structure essays, research effectively and avoid plagiarism with this An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Study from the University of Reading delivered through FutureLearn.

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 two-week programme in Discover Devon - General English for the over 50s offered by Torquay International School combines an intensive General English course, taught in classes of 4 students maximum, with engaging excursions around the UK’s most varied, beautiful and evocative region.

Delfin English School students on Academic Year Programmes are integrated in with students on the General English 15, 20 or 30 courses, in the morning or afternoon, depending on the number of hours per week they book.

This German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Beginner A2 course at Freie Universität Berlin is designed for beginners with basic knowledge of German.

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.

This Flexible-Intensive English Program from Lighthouse Academy with a duration of 2 months (8 weeks) focuses on a particular English skill or visitors who want to improve their English while visiting the U.S. 

Students who enrolled in this Academic Listening and Note-Taking program from Lighthouse Academy will learn techniques for improving their understanding and skills for taking more effective notes, and you will get lots of practice in using these skills.

Delve deeper into Irish language and culture. You’ll explore past and future tenses - plus new subjects, like food and drink with Irish 106 - An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture at Dublin City University delivered through FutureLearn.

The Open University UK's Elementary Italian 3 16-unit online course lets you continue your journey learning Italian and exploring Italian society and culture.

Come to Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University to learn the most widely-spoken language in the world at a leading Sino-British University in this Chinese Language Summer School.

This Spanish Studies 2 - Language And Culture Of The Spanish-speaking World module at  The Open University UK takes you to an upper intermediate level of competence in Spanish, which is equivalent to level B2 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference.

Would you like to get a deep understanding of the Russian culture and discover the mysteries of the Russian soul through our Literature, History and Art? Join this Immersion into the Russian Literature, History and Art course from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU).

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 Structure of Modern English course offered by Dalarna University aims to provide you with an education that will pave your way to a successful career, while broadening your horizons in terms of personal development, global perspectives and specialised expertise.