English
Relating to England or its people or language.
1. (mass noun) The language of England, widely used in many varieties throughout the world.
2. (as plural noun) the EnglishThe people of England.
3. North American (mass noun) Spin or side given to a ball, especially in pool or billiards.
English is the principal language of Great Britain, the US, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries. It is the second most commonly spoken first language, with some 400 million native speakers, and is the world’s most widely used second language. English belongs to the West Germanic group of Indo-European languages, though its vocabulary has been much influenced by Norman French and Latin.
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English Comp
Offered by Arizona State University
During the course, you will complete several major written projects, along with a reflection for each project. For each project, you can decide what level of technology you wish to use.
Preparing for the AP* English Language and Composition Exam
Offered by Columbia State University
This course focuses on the development and revision of evidence-based analytic and argumentative writing and the rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts.
Tricky American English Pronunciation
Offered by University of California at Irvine
This course is useful for English language learners who want to improve pronunciation of American English for better communication.
English for Career Development
Offered by University of Pennsylvania
This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in advancing their careers in the global marketplace.
Writing Professional Emails in English
Offered by Georgia Tech
This course is unique because each module will provide tips on writing more professional emails as well as lessons to improve your overall English writing skills.
Speak English Professionally
Offered by Georgia Tech
In this 5 week course, you will learn how to identify and make a strong personal introduction. You will develop and demonstrate the speaking skills for group discussions: how to agree or disagree, how to clarify, restate and summarize.
