Overview
During course lessons and Peer Assessments you will practice and expand the language skills necessary for success in the professional world. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to complete assessments relevant to the working world.
In this Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level course offered by Coursera in partnership with Georgia Tech, you will:
- Study cultural influences on communication more thoroughly, identify key cultural influences in your own experience and compare your culture with a different one to identify ways to improve communication and decrease misunderstanding.
- Develop your email accuracy and style and engage in email correspondence with potential employers, clients or investors to set up interviews and/or meetings.
- Practice and Demonstrate fluent and accurate spoken English as you prepare and present a short talk about a personal accomplishment or “Sales Pitch” for a product or service.
- Polish your pronunciation through more connected speech including use of through groups, contractions/reductions, and linking.
Week by week, as you practice your language skills, make connections with people important to you and develop your network, you will increase your opportunities for success. Completing this Capstone Project will help you reach your English language and professional goals now and in the future.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Communication Across Cultures
- Understanding Cultural Style Differences
- Improving Your Communication Style
- Email Excellence
- Presentation - Time to Shine
- Maximize Your English Communication Skills
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 7 days
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Communication Studies View 52 other Short Courses in Communication Studies in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is aimed at learners who want to improve their English communication skills for professional settings, including writing emails, delivering presentations, and communicating effectively across cultures.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
Course is free for the first 7 days. After 7 days, the course can be accessed with the Coursera Plus Subscription