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About the Course

The English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate non-credit course is for students with a (minimum) high-intermediate level of English. This certificate course is designed to help domestic and international students develop the academic skills necessary for success in undergraduate studies at an American university while strengthening their English proficiency. Ideally, prospective students have completed or are near completion of a high school diploma in their country and would like to come to the United States to study for a bachelor’s degree. The total length of time required to complete the course is approximately 4 weeks. Students should expect to spend about 5-7 hours per week working with the materials and assignments. The course is made up of 4 modules: • Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking • Writer’s Workshop • Reading and Note-taking • Capstone Project Each module consists of video lessons, opportunities for practicing English and academic skills, interactive discussion boards with classmates, and graded activities. All courses are asynchronous, which means that the lessons and their activities can be completed at any time of day or night, provided that all course assignments are completed by the final day of class....

Top reviews

FJ

Jul 18, 2023

It's just an awesome experience to be a part of coursera . Here, my journey was certainly excellent exploring fascinating ideas and thoughts. Hope that it will be useful for my next step.

KG

Nov 11, 2024

This course helped me in enhancing my language of English as a whole. It helped me in self analysing my mistakes and where I need to improve my communication skills.

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By Kuach W D M ( M

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Apr 29, 2021

I love coursera. I would like to say thank you for making us a big part of big community.

I recommended Coursera, it's 100% so amazing.

By Vi N

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Jan 17, 2022

This is such an educative coursse for non-English speakers. It gives all basics and essantial information that can be very helpful not only for those who prepare for applying for USA colleges but also for thosse who want to learn more about various methods of writing academic essays, imporving their reading skills and much more. Thank you a lot for it, though i've got a problem with my final assignment as i could find any features that whould make me send aufio file where i spoke for 6 mins about a chosen topic. All in all, this course is awesome!!!

By tehzeeb s

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Jan 20, 2021

I learn form this course about the english academic skills necessary for listening to and speaking about academic topics at the undergraduate level.

By Letícia S

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Dec 23, 2022

I loved the course! It's short, and you can do everything with time. I learned many things from the class. Thank you for the opportunity of financial assistance.

By DIDAR A

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May 4, 2023

I am really satisfied with the course, learnt a lots of new things from this course and review some others' work is a best way to compare given assignments.

By Elizabeth P

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Jan 18, 2021

This class was great. I learn a lot of note-taking and writing. It was easy to follow through.

By Lizzy L

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Jan 5, 2021

Excellent. It was great.

By Shivern H

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Jun 12, 2021

No Certficate

By Blen S

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Nov 3, 2022

Taking this course has helped me get a closer look into academic English at the pre-collegiate level. I especially like how it's timed and engaging students with other learners too making the learning process more realistic and interactive. The written and spoken response approach provided is an interesting way to improve the learner's communication skills. I'm glad to have been able to finish this course in such a limited time and easy access.

Thank You Coursera and Rice University !

By LINA M R V

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Apr 8, 2021

The only point I disappointed with was the essay or activity it was checked for other students instead of teacher.

By Samuel C

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Jan 12, 2021

I learned a lot from this course! If you want to prepare to enter an American University consider taking this course! I totally recommend it.

By Deleted A

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Mar 19, 2021

this course taught me a lot. It taught me how to take notes. It was a very useful course. Thank you very much for everything

By Dilbert H V Z

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Mar 15, 2021

it is a good course, thank you for everything you have learned.

By Sumika M

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Aug 29, 2022

This corse was amazing and i am so happy to compleat it.

By Yomna S A

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Jul 29, 2021

very good this course learn me a lot of important information

By Caroline N

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May 26, 2021

I am still waiting for my certificate! i have a dealine and no one anser me back. Terrible feedback, no support, waste of my time.

By Ankush C

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Oct 10, 2022

i cannot purchase this certificate with money please give me scholarship for attending courses. thankyou.

By Maria P

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Jan 21, 2021

No me deja darme de baja, gracias.

By Chin J H

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Jun 15, 2023

I cannot achieve 100%

By Jordan Q

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Dec 30, 2023

As a teacher, I should definitely say that the course has been designed by professional instructors because it smoothly takes you from a phase to another making sure that you have learnt or even mastered the previous requirements before moving on. With some degree of commitment in time and effort, anyone can pass the course and enjoy it at the same time. Thank you everyone in Coursera platform.

By Maryam K

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Oct 1, 2023

It was the first course that I attended. I've learned about academic English writing. It helped me understand how to take notes from the classes. I have also learned how to read an article and paraphrase it. My goal is to write articles about science, and this course helped me a lot with that.

By Shakeena B

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Aug 24, 2023

I'm definitely welling to pick up another class. As a security guard, sitting at the desk doing nothing. This program will help me. To learn and achieve what I thought was impossible without a degree. And only a high school diploma at hand. Thank you!! To All!!!!!!!!!

By Fateha J

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Jul 18, 2023

It's just an awesome experience to be a part of coursera . Here, my journey was certainly excellent exploring fascinating ideas and thoughts. Hope that it will be useful for my next step.

By KUMAR A G

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Nov 12, 2024

This course helped me in enhancing my language of English as a whole. It helped me in self analysing my mistakes and where I need to improve my communication skills.

By vedha N

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Sep 27, 2022

I should thank RICE UNIVERSITY for giving me this wondeful opportunity to improve myself and this course is amazing and I learned lot from this course ,THANK YOU.