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.
Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening
University of California, Irvine via Coursera Specialization
Overview
Syllabus
Course 1: Academic Listening and Note-Taking
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. This course will help non-native English speakers improve their listening and note-taking ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Do you have to give presentations in school or at your work? Is it nerve-racking? Then you've ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Academic Discussions in English
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Speaking and Listening specialization. ... Enroll for free.
Course 4: Advanced Speaking and Listening Project
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Learners will present a well-organized academic speech on a topic in an academic field of the ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. This course will help non-native English speakers improve their listening and note-taking ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Do you have to give presentations in school or at your work? Is it nerve-racking? Then you've ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Academic Discussions in English
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Speaking and Listening specialization. ... Enroll for free.
Course 4: Advanced Speaking and Listening Project
- Offered by University of California, Irvine. Learners will present a well-organized academic speech on a topic in an academic field of the ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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This course will help non-native English speakers improve their listening and note-taking skills for the purpose of listening to academic lectures. You will learn techniques for improving your understanding and skills for taking more effective notes, and you will get lots of practice in using these. If you're planning to attend college classes in English, then this class is for you. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Understand and follow a lecture 2. Take better lecture notes 3. Discuss courses with classmates and professors 4. Give an effective academic presentation Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.
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This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Speaking and Listening specialization. In this class you will learn about different types of conversations you will have in academic settings. You will also learn some strategies for helping you understand other people's meaning and for helping you express yourself effectively. Learners will record several videos of themselves participating in assigned group discussions with their own friends and upload the videos for peer feedback. While this might seem intimidating, it will be a great opportunity for you to practice and improve your discussion skills. Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.
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Do you have to give presentations in school or at your work? Is it nerve-racking? Then you've come to the right place. Everyone gets a little nervous when they think about having to stand in front of other people and speak intelligently. This course will give you helpful tips for making effective speeches and delivering them well in typical American settings. You'll learn how to organize a presentation, how to make it memorable, and how to communicate clearly. In the course, you'll have several opportunities to demonstrate the presentation skills that you learn. This will help you gain the experience you need to be more confident when you give a speech in an American classroom or on the job. Learners will record several videos of themselves giving assigned presentations and upload the videos for peer feedback. Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.
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Learners will present a well-organized academic speech on a topic in an academic field of the learner's choice. The learner will need to recall all of the skills learned in the previous three courses and complete several steps to complete the project. The learner will choose an academic topic and will then need to do some research, interview a couple of experts in the field, create visual elements, and record a video of the presentation. The presenter will use techniques for preparing and practicing a presentation and demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal skills. Doing this will help prepare you for presentations in school or work.
Taught by
Brad Gilpin, Dana Saito-Stehberger, Helen Nam, Judy Hu, Meg Parker and Tamy Chapman
