Learn English - Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening Coursera

Overview

This Learn English - Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Irvine, Division of Continuing Education covers the listening and speaking skills that non-native English-speaking students need to be successful in English-speaking colleges and universities. Native English-speaking students who would like to increase their chances of success in university courses will also benefit as well anyone interested in improving their listening comprehension skills. 

You will learn how to listen to class lectures and take notes more effectively. You will also improve your speaking skills for common tasks such as class discussions and presentations. In the capstone, you will create a video presentation on an academic topic.

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