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ESL
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12126 min12-part ESL course68 CQ
Strong spellers are not born that way—it takes patience! In this Rules of English spelling course, How to Spell explains the logic behind confusing spelling conventions.
with How to SpellStrong spellers are not born that way—it takes patience! In this Rules of English spelling course, How to Spell explains the logic behind confusing spelling conventions.
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23153 min23-part ESL course88 CQ
Are you looking for a way to learn or review basic English grammar? In this course, Your English Web introduces the structure of English, from forming the present tense to using correct word order.
with Your English WebAre you looking for a way to learn or review basic English grammar? In this course, Your English Web introduces the structure of English, from forming the present tense to using correct word order.
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1293 min12-part ESL course54 CQ
English is the lingua franca of the business world, but misunderstandings are common. This course covers basic guidelines of business English, and offers tips for dealing with communication barriers.
with Rich Walton EnglishEnglish is the lingua franca of the business world, but misunderstandings are common. This course covers basic guidelines of business English, and offers tips for dealing with communication barriers.
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30180 min30-part ESL course103 CQ
Are you proficient in English but finding certain expressions and grammar difficult to master? Using simple everyday examples, this course explains topics that ESL students often find tricky.
with Your English WebAre you proficient in English but finding certain expressions and grammar difficult to master? Using simple everyday examples, this course explains topics that ESL students often find tricky.
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1098 min10-part ESL course56 CQ
This ESL course from experienced English teacher Kat addresses some of the most common errors made by people learning English, even advanced students. Learn to speak English like a native speaker!
with KatThis ESL course from experienced English teacher Kat addresses some of the most common errors made by people learning English, even advanced students. Learn to speak English like a native speaker!
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426 min4-part ESL course15 CQ
Phrasal verbs are very common in everyday English, and pose challenges to those learning English as a second language. This course introduces the most common phrasal verbs and puts them in context.
with Rich Walton EnglishPhrasal verbs are very common in everyday English, and pose challenges to those learning English as a second language. This course introduces the most common phrasal verbs and puts them in context.
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528 min5-part ESL course16 CQ
In this course for beginning ESL students, learn basic skills to help you communicate in English. Richard Walton's five-point survival guide sharpens listening skills and helps overcome blocks.
with Rich Walton EnglishIn this course for beginning ESL students, learn basic skills to help you communicate in English. Richard Walton's five-point survival guide sharpens listening skills and helps overcome blocks.
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12144 min12-part ESL course80 CQ
Improve your spelling by using strategies that build confidence, including seeing words within words, recognizing letter patterns, breaking words into syllables, and using prefixes and suffixes.
with How to SpellImprove your spelling by using strategies that build confidence, including seeing words within words, recognizing letter patterns, breaking words into syllables, and using prefixes and suffixes.
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15102 min15-part ESL course58 CQ
Are you learning English as a second language? Build English vocabulary and conversational skills in this intermediate level course. Enjoy learning at your own pace, and speak English with confidence!
with Your English WebAre you learning English as a second language? Build English vocabulary and conversational skills in this intermediate level course. Enjoy learning at your own pace, and speak English with confidence!
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17 minFREEESL lessonFree9 CQ
A brief Introduction to the course and then a discussion about memorizing vocabulary effectively
with Rance KeatingA brief Introduction to the course and then a discussion about memorizing vocabulary effectively
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2 minFREEESL lessonFree2 CQ
In this basic English lesson, practice pronouncing vowel sounds, and study how the sounds changes in different words. Practice makes perfect!
with Michael SisleyIn this basic English lesson, practice pronouncing vowel sounds, and study how the sounds changes in different words. Practice makes perfect!
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6 minFREEESL lessonFree4 CQ
These English phrases—“how much” and “how many”—are very common, and very useful. These question enable speakers to discuss quantities in different contexts.
with Michael SisleyThese English phrases—“how much” and “how many”—are very common, and very useful. These question enable speakers to discuss quantities in different contexts.
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7 minFREEESL lessonFree4 CQ
In this lesson from Study English Anywhere, learn how to pronounce numbers in the English language. In addition, learn how to write numbers in English.
with Michael SisleyIn this lesson from Study English Anywhere, learn how to pronounce numbers in the English language. In addition, learn how to write numbers in English.
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5 minESL lesson3 CQ
Living in an English-speaking country? This ESL lesson explores vocabulary to describe what places are like, including terms like "seedy" and "quaint".
with Your English WebLiving in an English-speaking country? This ESL lesson explores vocabulary to describe what places are like, including terms like "seedy" and "quaint".
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12132 min12-part Grammar course73 CQ
Clear writing matters because ideas matter! In this comprehensive writing course, learn about brevity, style, grammar, tone, and structure, and use a rubric to evaluate your own writing.
with Stuart Mill EnglishClear writing matters because ideas matter! In this comprehensive writing course, learn about brevity, style, grammar, tone, and structure, and use a rubric to evaluate your own writing.
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13160 min13-part Literature course86 CQ
In this course, tour the artistic and literary merits of video games with The Game Professor, including discussions of popular gaming topics and in-depth analyses of four games.
with The Game ProfessorIn this course, tour the artistic and literary merits of video games with The Game Professor, including discussions of popular gaming topics and in-depth analyses of four games.
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433 min4-part US History course19 CQ
In this course, Mr. Striplin presents fun history lessons on the first presidents of the United States—Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison— and shows how they shaped America as a nation.
In this course, Mr. Striplin presents fun history lessons on the first presidents of the United States—Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison— and shows how they shaped America as a nation.
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1049 min10-part French course31 CQ
Want to learn the basics of French, but not sure where to begin? Get your feet wet in this fun 10 Days of French course designed for beginners. Get your French conversation skills quickly up to speed!
with Parler FrançaisWant to learn the basics of French, but not sure where to begin? Get your feet wet in this fun 10 Days of French course designed for beginners. Get your French conversation skills quickly up to speed!
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354 min3-part Philosophy course29 CQ
Do humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
with Gregory SadlerDo humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
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4 minFREEGeography Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
Boston's public schools are leading the way with the Gall-Peters projection world maps for its classrooms.
with PRI's The WorldBoston's public schools are leading the way with the Gall-Peters projection world maps for its classrooms.
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4 minFREEStorytelling lessonFree3 CQ
The ancient border that separates Europe and Asia has, over the millennia, stayed roughly in the same place. But the identities of the continents have taken on rich and enduring cultural and political meanings.
with PRI's The WorldThe ancient border that separates Europe and Asia has, over the millennia, stayed roughly in the same place. But the identities of the continents have taken on rich and enduring cultural and political meanings.
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19 minFREEGeography lessonFree10 CQ
In San Francisco, the area South of Market Street is called SoMa. The part of town North of the Panhandle is known as NoPa. Around the intersection of North Oakland, Berkeley and Emeryville, real estate brokers are pitching properties as part of NOBE. An area of downtown Oakland is being branded as KoNo, short for...
with 99% InvisibleIn San Francisco, the area South of Market Street is called SoMa. The part of town North of the Panhandle is known as NoPa. Around the intersection of North Oakland, Berkeley and Emeryville, real estate brokers are pitching properties as part of NOBE. An area of downtown Oakland is being branded as KoNo, short for...
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18 minFREEGeography lessonFree10 CQ
In 1914, the government of New York City took ownership of a Manhattan apartment building belonging to one David Hess. The city used a legal power called eminent domain, allowing governments to seize private property for public use — in this case they wanted to expand the subway system. Hess fought them and lost, and...
with 99% InvisibleIn 1914, the government of New York City took ownership of a Manhattan apartment building belonging to one David Hess. The city used a legal power called eminent domain, allowing governments to seize private property for public use — in this case they wanted to expand the subway system. Hess fought them and lost, and...
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17 minFREEGeography lessonFree9 CQ
It started with some Pittsburgh humor. Pittsburgh-based comedian Tom Musial does a bit about a GPS unit that can give directions in “Pittsburghese.” Because in Pittsburgh, no one calls it “Interstate 376,” it’s “The Parkway.” It’s not “The Liberty Tunnel,” it’s “The Liberty Tubes.” And directions are often given by way of what used to...
with 99% InvisibleIt started with some Pittsburgh humor. Pittsburgh-based comedian Tom Musial does a bit about a GPS unit that can give directions in “Pittsburghese.” Because in Pittsburgh, no one calls it “Interstate 376,” it’s “The Parkway.” It’s not “The Liberty Tunnel,” it’s “The Liberty Tubes.” And directions are often given by way of what used to...