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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Vocabulary, Culture, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Research, Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails

      Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Bayesian Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Noun Clauses and Conditionals

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      468 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Big Data, Data Science, Emerging Technologies, Advanced Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Social Media, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing, Internet Of Things

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Presentations, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Data Visualization, Persona (User Experience), Psychology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Negotiation, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Data Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Constructive Feedback, Ingenuity, Interpersonal Communications, Optimism, Enthusiasm, Empathy, Rapport Building, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, English Language, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Communication, Organizational Skills, Planning, Analytical Skills, Detail Oriented, Stress Management, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Building Basic English Skills A1/A2

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Intermediate B1

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Writing, Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Stress Management, Business Writing, Data Storytelling, Business Reporting, Communication, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Language Learning, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Interpersonal Communications, Environmental Issue

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Business English

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Ethics, Sales Presentations, English Language, Persuasive Communication, Business Correspondence, Influencing, Business Communication, Negotiation, Marketing Materials, Employee Coaching, Purchasing, Advertising, Selling Techniques, Business Planning, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Cross-Functional Collaboration, New Product Development, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linguistics courses

    • Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for Beginners: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments: Duke University
    • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails: University of Washington
    • Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces: DeepLearning.AI
    • Noun Clauses and Conditionals: University of California, Irvine
    • Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment: University of California, Irvine
    • ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan
    • Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening: University of California, Irvine
    • Building Basic English Skills A1/A2: University of California, Davis

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