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    Rice University

    Academic Success for English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Special Education, Teaching, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, Developmental Disabilities, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Beginning Grammar

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, English Language, Language Learning, Language Competency

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    4.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Diversity and Inclusion in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Special Education, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Academic English: Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Peer Review, Writing, Research, Proofreading, Editing, Writing and Editing, English Language, Vocabulary, Style Guides

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Editing, Proofreading, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Voxy

    English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, Professional Development, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, English Language, Planning, Technical Communication, Product Knowledge, Productivity, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Customer Service, Language Competency, Retail Sales, Health And Wellness Coaching, Calendar Management, Vocabulary

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    561 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Instructional Strategies, Student Support and Services, Educational Materials, Teaching, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Curriculum Development, Working With Children

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    836 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Teach English: Intermediate Grammar

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Developing Training Materials, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Language Learning

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    154 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment)

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Resilience, Ancient History, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    214 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular literacy courses

  • Academic Success for English Learners: Rice University
  • Learn English: Beginning Grammar: University of California, Irvine
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Education: University of Glasgow
  • Academic English: Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Advanced Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate: Voxy
  • Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support : University of Cape Town
  • Teach English: Intermediate Grammar: University of California, Irvine
  • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • 莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment): National Taiwan University

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