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Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening

Tamy Chapman, Judy Hu, Meg Parker, Dana Saito-Stehberger, Helen Nam, and Brad Gilpin

This specialization covers the listening and speaking skills that non-native English-speaking students need to be successful in English-speaking colleges and universities. Native English-speaking students who would like to increase their chances of success in university courses will also benefit as well anyone interested in improving their listening comprehension skills. You will learn how to listen to class lectures and take notes more effectively. You will also improve your speaking skills for common tasks such as class discussions and presentations. In the capstone, you will create a video presentation on an academic topic.

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Four courses

Academic Listening and Note-Taking

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This course helps non-native English speakers improve listening and note-taking skills for academic lectures. Techniques for improving understanding and skills for taking more effective notes are taught, with lots of practice using these. If you plan to attend college classes in English, this class is for you.

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Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

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Do you have to give presentations in school or at work? Is it nerve-racking? This course will give you helpful tips for making effective speeches and delivering them well in typical American settings.

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Academic Discussions in English

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This course focuses on academic discussions. You will learn about different types of conversations in academic settings and strategies for understanding others and expressing yourself effectively. You will also record videos of yourself participating in group discussions and upload them for peer feedback.

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Advanced Speaking and Listening Project

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Learners will present a well-organized academic speech on a topic of their choice. They will need to research, interview experts, create visual elements, and record a video of the presentation. This will help prepare them for presentations in school or work.

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Time

64 hours

Level

Intermediate

Via

Coursera

Institution

University of California, Irvine

Instructors

Tamy Chapman

Judy Hu

Meg Parker

Dana Saito-Stehberger

Helen Nam

Brad Gilpin

Level

Intermediate

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