Exploring English
Language and Culture
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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| Rating | 3.8★ based on 15 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 2 hours per week |
| Starts | Jan 20 (223 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $59 |
| From | British Council via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Chris Cavey, Neil McLaren, Tina Pole, David Lewis, Genevieve White, Sally T |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Languages Humanities |
| Tags | Languages & Cultures |
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| Rating | 3.8★ based on 15 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 2 hours per week |
| Starts | Jan 20 (223 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $59 |
| From | British Council via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Chris Cavey, Neil McLaren, Tina Pole, David Lewis, Genevieve White, Sally T |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Languages Humanities |
| Tags | Languages & Cultures |
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