177 Online Short courses in Language Studies

Dalhousie University's English for Academic Purposes course is a full-time programme that will help you improve your English for university study. It is designed for students who want to study at the undergraduate or graduate level.

An introduction to some key concepts in the effective teaching and learning of languages. The Understanding Language - Learning and Teaching programme is offered at the University of Southampton.

Spanish Plus programmes from Nebrija University  combine courses from the Hispanic Studies program with specific degree courses, from various disciplines, taught in English

If you already have an offer to start a degree at the University of Derby, this course will give you an IELTS equivalent which will allow you to progress to the University of Derby programmes. University of Derby offers the English For Academic Purposes programme. 

This Professional Certificate of Competency in Specification and Technical Writing from the Engineering Institute of Technology is designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand how to research and prepare technical documents, especially those requiring technical specifications, proposals and reports.

Within this A Beginners' Guide to Writing in English for University Study Certificate from the University of Reading you'll learn how to use English for study at university or college and develop your writing skills, vocabulary and grammar.

The English Foundation Program from EU Business School is not a prerequisite for an EU degree. However, EU is an English-speaking business school and all classes, assignments, exams, lectures and final dissertations are carried out in English. 

This English as an Additional Language (EAL, ESL) – REAL Certificate, Language Course from Westcliff University helps international students improve their English and academic skills to study at an American university.

The Business English Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University serves as an introduction to Business English, where you will learn to communicate about topics such as management, finance and marketing.

Build English Skills for Business with this Business English Communication Skills Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Washington. Improve your ability to speak, write and understand English in professional settings.

The Science of Language and Reading - An Introduction course at La Trobe University is a specialised course covering the linguistic basis of early reading as this applies to word decoding and language comprehension. 

This Learn English - Advanced Grammar and Punctuation Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Irvine, Division of Continuing Education follows our Learn English: Intermediate Grammar specialization and includes more advanced grammar concepts such as noun clauses and conditionals.

In this Vowels of American English Pronunciation course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of California Irvine, you will learn and practice all of the vowel sounds of American English, including pairs of vowels that may be easy to confuse. 

This General Academic English course offered by Coursera in partnership with Tsinghua University is part of the Learn English Specialization.

The Pre-sessional English Courses at English Language Centre are designed for international students who wish to enter an undergraduate or postgraduate programme at a British University. 

EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Upper-Intermediate English - Business and Industry Certificate in collaboration with UPValenciaX. Take your English language skills to the next level. Learn how to write letters, use appropriate verbal tenses and enhance your vocabulary and grammar, all within the context of business.

From an Indigenous perspective, this Indigenous Canada course is offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Alberta explores key issues facing Indigenous peoples today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations. 

You can study this fresh, modern and easy-to-learn American Sign Language course from International Open Academy online, in your own time, from anywhere you like.

As part of our Beginners Italian series, this Beginners Italian 3 online course at The Open University UK continues your journey learning Italian and exploring Italian society and culture. You’ll focus on topics including making travel arrangements, giving directions, making a complaint, and talking about what you are doing now. 

Deepen your understanding of Irish culture and language, exploring new conversational subjects such as the family and pastime with Irish 105 - An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture at Dublin City University delivered through FutureLearn.