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‍Goal #3: Professional English

This goal is for anyone with basic English skills interested in improving their English for a professional setting.

What skills will you learn here?

Getting Hired
To find a job in America, you will need to learn how to create a professional network and interview in English.
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Professional Communication
To communicate your ideas, you will need to know how to write and speak clearly and persuasively in English.‍

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Speak Professionally in Public
This course from the University of Washington, through EdX, is designed to help you become a more effective and confident public speaker. We will demystify the process of writing, practicing, and performing a clear and engaging speech, work through the unique traits of oral versus written communication, and learn how to prepare speeches that are easier to deliver orally and understand aurally.
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Advance your Career in the Global Marketplace
This course from the University of Pennsylvania, through Coursera, is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in advancing their careers in the global marketplace. In this course, you will learn about the job search, application, and interview process in the United States, while comparing and contrasting the same process in your home country. This course will also give you the opportunity to explore your global career path, while building your vocabulary and improving your language skills to achieve your professional goals.
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Improve your Academic and Business Writing
The certificate course from the University of California, through EdX, includes material on vocabulary, tone, diction, and editing, all in the areas of academic and business writing. Students will have the opportunity to write on a number of different topics and ideas, always centered on areas of interest to them. The course materials are offered through readings and videos.
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Prepare to Network in English
This certificate course from the University of Washington, through EdX will help you learn the basics of networking while you grow your social network and professional connections. Practice speaking to improve your English language skills for increased success in job hunting.
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Use Email for Networking in English
In this course from the University of Washington, through EdX, you’ll learn important vocabulary and strategies for writing effective emails, starting with the subject line. You'll learn how to write messages for different audiences and understand when tobe formal or direct.You’llalso learn how your choice of words can change the way people view your message.You'll practice writing emails to follow up with people in your network.
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Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking
Persuasive writing course to communicate effectively
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Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
Learning how to negotiate with interactive lessons
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English@Work: Basic Job Interview Skills
Interview skills with varying language complexity
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English@Work: Advanced Job Interview Skills
Interview skills for advanced to native English Speakers