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Writing
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10126 min10-part Storytelling course68 CQ
This course provides tips for every step of the creative writing process to hook readers with strong opening lines, keep them reading with a powerful plot, and satisfy them with an effective ending.
with T. P. JaggerThis course provides tips for every step of the creative writing process to hook readers with strong opening lines, keep them reading with a powerful plot, and satisfy them with an effective ending.
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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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22 minFREEStorytelling courseFree12 CQ
In this conversation, Jeff Hobbs, author of "The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace," shares the process of writing the nonfiction book about his friend.
with Jeff HobbsIn this conversation, Jeff Hobbs, author of "The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace," shares the process of writing the nonfiction book about his friend.
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414 min4-part Grammar course9 CQ
Understand the sentence-level grammar we use to write and speak every day, focusing on punctuation, sentence structure, and parts of speech. These concepts will build your skill as a writer or editor!
with Ben DavisUnderstand the sentence-level grammar we use to write and speak every day, focusing on punctuation, sentence structure, and parts of speech. These concepts will build your skill as a writer or editor!
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10118 min10-part ESL course61 CQ
Punctuation adds clarity, complexity, and rhythm to writing. We also depend on it to create meaning, and to make writing easier to read. In this course from How to Spell, make punctuation your friend!
with How to SpellPunctuation adds clarity, complexity, and rhythm to writing. We also depend on it to create meaning, and to make writing easier to read. In this course from How to Spell, make punctuation your friend!
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313 min3-part Storytelling course8 CQ
In this course on how to write a creative essay from Singlish to English, learn how to choose a subject, plan the essay, and use transitions and sentence construction to make the story flow.
with Singlish to EnglishIn this course on how to write a creative essay from Singlish to English, learn how to choose a subject, plan the essay, and use transitions and sentence construction to make the story flow.
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2 minWriting lesson2 CQ
Learn about three different types of rhyme, the most common forms used in poetry. Discover the terms pure rhyme, slant rhyme, and internal rhyme.
with Elizabeth DeanLearn about three different types of rhyme, the most common forms used in poetry. Discover the terms pure rhyme, slant rhyme, and internal rhyme.
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3 minFREEWriting lessonFree2 CQ
In a dense literary form like poetry, using sound effectively deepens the reader’s experience of a poem. Discover how to use the sound to suit a poem's subject.
with Elizabeth DeanIn a dense literary form like poetry, using sound effectively deepens the reader’s experience of a poem. Discover how to use the sound to suit a poem's subject.
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3 minWriting lesson2 CQ
In this lesson, learn about different styles you can adopt in your own poetry. Discover five different popular poetry styles, and characterizes each one.
with Elizabeth DeanIn this lesson, learn about different styles you can adopt in your own poetry. Discover five different popular poetry styles, and characterizes each one.
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2 minFREEWriting lessonFree2 CQ
Anyone can write a poem! And anyone can write a poem about literally anything. In this lesson, get some tips for approaching the poetry writing process.
with Elizabeth DeanAnyone can write a poem! And anyone can write a poem about literally anything. In this lesson, get some tips for approaching the poetry writing process.
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7 minFREEWriting Worldly CurioFree4 CQ
Gish Jen is well aware of the dangers of stereotyping. That doesn't stop her from unpacking the controversial notion that a deep culture divide separates Eas...
with PRI's The WorldGish Jen is well aware of the dangers of stereotyping. That doesn't stop her from unpacking the controversial notion that a deep culture divide separates Eas...
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4 minFREEWriting Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
The Autorennationalmannschaft, or "Autonama," competes against literary teams from across the world.
with PRI's The WorldThe Autorennationalmannschaft, or "Autonama," competes against literary teams from across the world.
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5 minFREEPolitical Science lessonFree3 CQ
What is it like working for the President of the United States?
with Seeker StoriesWhat is it like working for the President of the United States?
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14 minFREEWriting lessonFree8 CQ
We need a more considered approach to using social media for social justice, says writer and activist Ione Wells. After she was the victim of an assault in L...
with Ione WellsWe need a more considered approach to using social media for social justice, says writer and activist Ione Wells. After she was the victim of an assault in L...
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3 minFREELiterature lessonFree2 CQ
Patterson said they're "all thriller, no filler"
with MarketplacePatterson said they're "all thriller, no filler"
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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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57 minFREEEconomics courseFree20 CQ
Join this Curious Conversation with American economist Peter Orszag to address important issues, including healthcare, equality, and political gridlock.
with Peter OrszagJoin this Curious Conversation with American economist Peter Orszag to address important issues, including healthcare, equality, and political gridlock.
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15100 min15-part Economics course58 CQ
There are many fields that study human behavior. Yet, perhaps the most fundamental way to look at how people, organizations, and businesses make decisions and use resources is economics!
with John BoumanThere are many fields that study human behavior. Yet, perhaps the most fundamental way to look at how people, organizations, and businesses make decisions and use resources is economics!
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744 min7-part Economics course26 CQ
Successful stock trading is a matter of timing. In this course, learn how to recognize stock market corrections, and get expert tips on positioning yourself to profit when a bear market turns bullish.
Successful stock trading is a matter of timing. In this course, learn how to recognize stock market corrections, and get expert tips on positioning yourself to profit when a bear market turns bullish.
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10 minFREEScience lessonFree6 CQ
There's no such thing as throwing something away, says Andrew Dent -- when you toss a used food container, broken toy or old pair of socks into the trash, th...
with Andrew DentThere's no such thing as throwing something away, says Andrew Dent -- when you toss a used food container, broken toy or old pair of socks into the trash, th...
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5 minFREEPolitical Science Worldly CurioFree3 CQ
President Donald Trump is driving the global conversation on trade toward protectionism: the imposition of tariffs on imported goods. That may seem like a go...
with PRI's The WorldPresident Donald Trump is driving the global conversation on trade toward protectionism: the imposition of tariffs on imported goods. That may seem like a go...