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English: the global language Music: making a difference Countryside: a green and pleasant land Literature: books and identity Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for non-native English speakers who have studied English to around intermediate level (approximately B1 on the CEFR). You can use the hashtag #FLlearnenglish to talk about this course on social media.

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English: the global language Music: making a difference Countryside: a green and pleasant land Literature: books and identity Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for non-native English speakers who have studied English to around intermediate level (approximately B1 on the CEFR). You can use the hashtag #FLlearnenglish to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

  • Why is English so widely used?
  • How does technology help you learn?
  • Language focus: passives
  • Useful expressions
  • What does British music mean to you?
  • Music and society
  • Language focus: clauses
  • What do people think about the British countryside?
  • A visit to the Lake District in north-west England
  • A look at the different parts of the UK
  • Language focus: description
  • British literature
  • Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre
  • Anniversaries in British literature
  • Language focus: comparatives and superlatives

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Intermediate english course

This course aims to help non-native English speakers develop their reading, grammar, and learning in order to develop better proficiency in speaking and writing English. The course focuses on real-world topics and situations in which learners can apply what they have learned. While reviewed mostly positively with most reviews being 4 or 5 stars, some learners may find the information too simple or basic depending on their proficiency.
Organized by topics to make learning easier and structured.
"... organized, structured by topics... "
Focuses on real-world situations, making English more practical.
"...helps to improve and learn grammar, new vocabulary as well as english pronuntiation."
May be too simple for some learners.

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