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  • U

    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, English Language, Language Competency, Writing, Business Communication, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    244 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ingenuity, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Rapport Building, Resilience, Research, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, European History, World History, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    776 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    349 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Public Speaking and Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Concision, Goal-Oriented, Planning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Social Studies, Psychology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Time Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Storytelling, Active Listening, Driving engagement, Adaptability, Ingenuity, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    English Composition I

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Literacy, Research Methodologies, Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, English Language, Grammar, Case Studies, Editing, Proofreading, Style Guides, Peer Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Small Talk & Conversational Vocabulary

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Professionalism, Interpersonal Communications, Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematics Education, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails: University of Washington
  • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
  • Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors: University of Pennsylvania
  • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
  • Public Speaking and Presentations : Arizona State University
  • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order: University of Michigan
  • Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences: University of California, Irvine
  • Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters: University of Michigan
  • English Composition I: Duke University

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