Improve Your English Communication Skills Specialization
4.8(23,000) on Coursera·890K enrolled
Beginner 110 hours English SpecializationFREE
Our recommendation
A practical specialisation for improving professional English, aimed at non-native speakers. It covers writing emails, speaking, presentations and job-search communication. Useful and applied, though at around 110 hours it is a substantial commitment.
Good for: Non-native English speakers who want to communicate better at work.
Less suitable if: You are a confident English communicator, or you want a short, focused course.
Skills you'll gain
Business EnglishEmail writingPresentationsProfessional speakingJob-search communicationInterpersonal communication
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
English is not your first language
You want practical workplace communication
You have time for a longer specialisation
Consider something else if you…
You are already a confident communicator
You want a short, single course
You want general English rather than workplace focus
Requirements: An intermediate level of English helps.
Realistic time: Around 110 hours across the specialisation; a few months part-time.
About this course
This specialization is one of Coursera's most enrolled communication programs, built specifically around the gap between technical English proficiency and confident professional communication. It covers pronunciation and speaking clarity, giving effective presentations, advanced grammar for professional writing, and the connecting skills needed for everyday workplace communication — meetings, emails, and small talk.
What you'll learn
Improve spoken English pronunciation and clarity
Deliver clear, confident professional presentations
Write professional emails and documents with correct grammar and tone
Navigate common workplace communication scenarios (meetings, small talk)
Build vocabulary specific to professional and business contexts
This course includes
110h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
Free to audit on Coursera; the certificate needs a subscription, with financial aid available.
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Duration
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Level
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Certificate
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Instructor
GI
Georgia Institute of Technology Faculty
Coursera instructor
890K+ learners5 courses4.8 instructor rating
Taught by faculty from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a top-ranked US technical university, specializing in applied communication and language instruction for global professionals.