Language Learning Courses and Certifications

Tsinghua Chinese: Start Talking with 1.3 Billion People

115 reviews

Beginners' Chinese course from China's top university.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Chinese for HSK 1

5 reviews

The course covers the four skills although only listening and reading are tested in HSK. At the end of the course, you will be able to understand and use simple Chinese phrases and meet basic needs for communication.

• Coursera
• 1 day 14 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Science of People

Master Learning Tips from Language Expert - Thelinguist

1 review

Discover effective learning techniques from polyglot Steve Kaufmann, including the interleaving method for better retention. Explore how language learning boosts confidence and reduces overthinking.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Basic Spanish 1: Getting Started

448 reviews

Learn Spanish and explore Spanish culture in this introductory language course, designed for English speakers.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

La España del Quijote

21 reviews

La España del Quijote es un viaje a nuestro esplendor cultural, a un Siglo de Oro que elevó las artes y las letras hispanas a la excelencia mundial.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Business English: Networking

3495 ratings at Coursera

During the course, you will begin learning vocabulary and customs related to socializing and networking in English.

• Coursera
• 1 day 4 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How Language Learning Helps Children Make Connections

1 review

Discover the power of multilingualism in fostering cultural understanding, empathy, and global competitiveness. Learn about language preservation and practical steps to help children thrive in a diverse world.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

5063 ratings at Coursera

Develop effective lesson plans using learning objectives, assessment strategies, and engaging activities. Enhance teaching skills through resource analysis, adaptation, and creation.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People

3310 ratings at Coursera

¡Hola! ¿Como Estas? In this entry level course, you will take the first step toward exploring the foundations of Spanish grammar and pronunciation, and will begin to build a working vocabulary of common Spanish words and expressions.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Academic Listening and Note-Taking

977 ratings at Coursera

This course will help non-native English speakers improve their listening and note-taking skills for the purpose of listening to academic lectures.

• Coursera
• 1 day 10 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Links Between Musicality and Language Learning

Explore the fascinating connection between music and language acquisition, drawing from neurobiological findings and personal experiences to uncover innovative learning methods.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Rising AI Generation? No, Not for Languages - The Importance of Human Language Learning

Explore the enduring value of language learning in the AI era, uncovering hidden beauties in linguistics and cultural connections beyond machine translation capabilities.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Center for Language & Speech Processing(CLSP), JHU

Speech Technologies for Language Learning - Supporting Speaking, Listening, and Conversation Skills

Explore innovative speech technologies enhancing language learning, from prosody training to robust listening skills and comprehensibility assessment for non-native speakers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Body and Mind - How Our Body Enhances Second Language Learning

Explore how gestures and bodily experiences enhance second language vocabulary learning, supported by research on sensorimotor language networks and memory performance.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Become Fluent in Any Language

33 ratings at CreativeLive

Master a new language efficiently using proven techniques, memory tools, and modern software. Develop pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills for rapid fluency and cultural immersion.

• CreativeLive
• 13 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course