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English Writing Courses

English writing courses can help you learn grammar, punctuation, and effective sentence structure, along with crafting essays, reports, and creative pieces. You can build skills in developing a clear voice, organizing ideas logically, and editing for clarity and impact. Many courses introduce tools such as word processors, grammar checkers, and collaborative writing platforms, which enhance your writing process and facilitate feedback.


Popular English Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Cape Town

    Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Culture, Liberal Arts, Editing, Cultural Diversity, Peer Review, Proofreading, Research, Sociology, Style Guides, Creativity, Learning Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tsinghua University

    Just Reading and Writing English 2

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, English Language, Literacy, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Grammar, Vocabulary

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Transmedia Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Storyboarding

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Writing, Peer Review, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Marketing, English Language, Business Marketing, Vocabulary, Grammar

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storyboarding, Editing, Storytelling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    786 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    English for Teaching Purposes

    Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Language Learning, Professional Development, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Train The Trainer, Grammar

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    630 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Vocabulary, Climate Change Adaptation, Literacy, English Language, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Environmental Science, Grammar, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Target Audience, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Analysis, English Language, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Writing, Grammar

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    298 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    商务英语课程:市场与营销英语 Marketing & Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Marketing, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Business Writing, Influencing, Business Marketing, Graphic Design, Sales, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Market Research, Brainstorming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Reading and Comprehension of Text in English Module 2

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

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
  • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
  • Just Reading and Writing English 2: Tsinghua University
  • Transmedia Writing: Michigan State University
  • Business English: Capstone Project: University of Washington
  • Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
  • English for Teaching Purposes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania
  • Business English: Basics: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University

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