Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level
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Course Summary
This capstone course is designed to help English language learners improve their communication skills for professional settings. Through a series of realistic scenarios, students will practice and improve their speaking, listening, and writing skills.Key Learning Points
- Practice and improve English communication skills for professional settings
- Learn through realistic scenarios and exercises
- Receive feedback and guidance from peers and instructors
Related Topics for further study
- English communication skills
- Professional settings
- Realistic scenarios
- Peer and instructor feedback
- Language learning
Learning Outcomes
- Improve English communication skills for professional settings
- Confidently participate in meetings and presentations
- Develop strategies for effective communication
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Intermediate to advanced level of English proficiency
- Access to internet and basic computer skills
Course Difficulty Level
Intermediate to AdvancedCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Realistic scenarios and exercises
- Peer and instructor feedback
Similar Courses
- Business English Communication
- Advanced English Speaking Skills
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Lucy Tse
- JenniferESL
Related Books
Description
This Capstone builds on the communication and content skills you’ve acquired throughout the Specialization and develops them further. During course lessons and Peer Assessments you will practice and expand the language skills necessary for success in the professional world. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to complete assessments relevant to the working world.
Outline
- Communication Across Cultures
- Introduction to Capstone
- Understanding Cultural Style Differences
- Improving Your Communication Style
- Before You Begin the Capstone
- Consent Form
- Lesson Guide for the "Write Professional Emails in English" Course
- Cultural Self Study Chart: For Yourself
- Culture Study Chart: For Another Culture
- Additional Resources
- Get More from the Georgia Tech Language Institute
- Check Your Knowledge
- Check Your Knowledge
- Email Excellence
- Develop Your Writing Style in Emails
- Introduce Yourself & Request a Meeting by Email
- Additional Resources
- Check Your Knowledge
- Presentation - Time to Shine
- Do a Self-evaluation of Your Speaking Skills
- Make Your Presentations More Persuasive & Powerful
- Lesson Guide for "Speaking Professional English" Course
- Pronunciation Self Evaluation Chart
- Additional Resources
- Check Your Knowledge
- Check Your Knowledge
- Maximize Your English Communication Skills
- Strategies for Creating & Editing Effective Writing
- Advanced Pronunciation Improvement Techniques
- Write a Script for Your Video
- Contractions with "am/is/are" & "have/has"
- Additional Pronunciation Practice
- Where to go from here?
- Check Your Knowledge
Summary of User Reviews
The English Communication Capstone course on Coursera has received positive reviews overall. Many users have praised the course's practicality, as it provides ample opportunities to practice speaking and writing skills. However, some users have noted that the course may not be suitable for advanced learners or those looking for more in-depth instruction.Pros from User Reviews
- Provides ample opportunities to practice speaking and writing skills
- Includes practical assignments that can be applied in real-life situations
Cons from User Reviews
- May not be suitable for advanced learners
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Limited interaction with instructors and peers
- Some exercises may feel repetitive
- Course material may not align with everyone's interests or goals