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    University of California, Irvine

    Academic English: Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Peer Review, Writing, Research, Proofreading, Editing, Writing and Editing, English Language, Vocabulary, Style Guides

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Proofreading, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, English Language

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    English Composition I

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Literacy, Persuasive Communication, Report Writing, English Language, Grammar, Case Studies, Journalism, Editing, Proofreading, Style Guides, Qualitative Research, Peer Review

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Writing in English at University

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Grammar, English Language, Literacy, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    824 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Career Development

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Job Analysis, Business Communication, Communication, Recruitment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    513 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Writing in the Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Editing, Grammar, Research, Proofreading, Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Literacy, English Language, Vocabulary, Grammar, Research, Analytical Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    557 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Beginning Grammar

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, English Language, Language Learning, Language Competency

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    4.9K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Good with Words: Writing and Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Brainstorming, Content Creation, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Professional Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Persistence, Professionalism, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular english writing courses

  • Academic English: Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences: University of California, Irvine
  • English Composition I: Duke University
  • Writing in English at University: Lund University
  • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails: University of Washington
  • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University
  • English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate: Rice University
  • Learn English: Beginning Grammar: University of California, Irvine
  • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan

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Frequently Asked Questions about English Writing

If you are looking to improve your English writing skills, the best free courses to check out include Writing in English at a University Level, English Composition: From Paragraph to Essay, Business English: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails, Journalism: A Digital Media Perspective, and Glasscock Urban Journalism. Each of these courses will help you to brush up on essential English writing skills, and since they are free can you really afford not to take advantage?‎

If you are looking for some great resources for beginning English writing courses, we recommend checking out the Academic English and Business Writing in English specializations . Additionally, the Teaching Writing and Essential English for University Success specializations offer helpful guides for new English writers. Finally, the Business specialization also offers a great blueprint for English writers.‎

If you're looking to improve your English writing skills, then Coursera offers some great advanced courses. From Learn English Writing: Grammar and Complex Sentences to Advanced Grammar and Punctuation and English for Business to Business English and English Writing: Grammar and Adjective Clauses, these courses provide an excellent foundation in English writing.‎

English writing is creating something that's written in words using the English language. Writing can be done on paper, a computer, or any other medium. It involves using sentences to express thoughts, observances, and ideas. In English writing, you use punctuation marks to show pauses, thought breaks, and ends of sentences to make the communication clear. Much of what we do as people involves either spoken communication or written communication.

We write many things, such as emails, books, letters, scripts, and directions, using proper English language symbols, words, and marks. These are the structures of language, to help us communicate as humans and put our thoughts and ideas in a more permanent form through writing.‎

Learning correct English writing is a skill you can use every day. You can learn about correct sentence construction, accurate spelling, how to use different verbs and nouns together, and how to write using proper punctuation.

Both native and non-native English speakers can benefit greatly from English writing courses if you want to learn the language or improve your writing. Improving your English language fluency can help in all forms of writing, from creative writing to business writing or resume writing to essay writing. Once you learn the basics of excellent English writing and grammar, you can be equipped with new confidence to tackle writing projects that come your way.‎

When you have a solid grasp of English writing skills, you may find career opportunities as a teacher, a news reporter, a business analyst, and other jobs that focus on communicating ideas clearly through written communication.

Good writers are often needed in many businesses, to help write reports, speeches, websites, stories, and essays. You can also write creatively for yourself to tell stories in long-form magazine articles or books. Once you gain the skills you need for good writing, you can use your talents to write just about anything.‎

When you take online courses for English writing, you can gain basic fundamental knowledge of how to spell words, how to frame sentences in a paragraph, and how to shape the flow of your sentences into understandable form. Online courses can show you a deeper understanding of the compositional elements of English writing. You can learn how to understand the writing process, how to read written stories more carefully, and how to cite your sources more accurately to create more factual written pieces.‎

Online English Writing courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new English Writing skills. Choose from a wide range of English Writing courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in English Writing, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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