Arizona State University

English for Travel and Shopping

Arizona State University

English for Travel and Shopping

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Describe locations and activities using prepositions of place and correct capitalization in writing.

  • Ask about prices and quantities with how much and how many, and express likes and dislikes while shopping.

  • Talk about trips and past events using sequencing language, simple past verbs, and How did/How was-were questions.

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May 2026

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9 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Discover the breathtaking beauty of American national parks in this unit. You will learn vocabulary to describe locations and popular free-time activities. Furthermore, you will refine your writing skills by correctly using capital letters for important words and practicing prepositions of place.

What's included

5 videos11 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts9 plugins

Explore the sociology of shopping in the United States, from historical general stores to modern online retail. This unit will equip you with vocabulary to discuss clothes, shopping, and prices. You will learn to ask about prices and quantities, express likes and dislikes, and describe ongoing actions using the present continuous tense.

What's included

7 videos11 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts3 plugins

Explore the psychology behind the historical movement of people to the American West. This unit will introduce vocabulary related to trip preparation and the order of actions. You will learn to ask questions about past events using 'How did...?' and 'How was/were...?', and practice using past tense verbs.

What's included

5 videos10 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts8 plugins

Instructor

John Deal, Director ASU Global Launch
Arizona State University
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