20 Best Language Learning MOOC / Non-credit Programs Online
We compared 20 Language Learning courses currently listed on Udemy, edX and Coursera, priced from $19.99 to $99.99. 11 come from a named university or institution, including City University of Macau, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and University of California, Davis. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 20
- Price range
- $19.99 – $99.99
- Providers
- Udemy, edX, Coursera
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 20 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Udemy, edX, Coursera, matched to "Language Learning" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $99.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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6-Tone Phonetic System-A breakthrough in Language Learning
Offered by City University of Macau
This course introduces the 6-Tone Concept, also known as the Theory of the Hexatave, which aims to simplify language pronunciation for both English and Cantonese. Developed by Edward P.H. Woo, it presents a structured ap...
$29.99listed price -
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Complete English language learning for Kids from A to Z
Note: The main difference in this course compared to others is that: Indirect teaching approach tailored for both kids and parents. Unlike conventional methods relying on hard books, our course introduces English through...
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Systematic Chinese Mandarin Course for Beginners
Hi guys welcome to master Chinese with Peipei! This is a course for beginner Chinese learners to learn the basics about Chinese in a possible short time. It was designed based on HSK syllabus and covers HSK1-3 grammar po...
$99.99listed price -
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American English Slang | English Phrases for Work
If English is your second language, it can be very frustrating to feel behind the conversation when talking with native English speakers.Why does this happen?One reason is that native English speakers use common phrases...
$79.99listed price -
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Cantonese Language and Culture for Beginners
Offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The course aims to enable students to master the sounds of Cantonese and conduct basic conservations in Cantonese. It is suitable for learners of the following 3 categories: (1) People from Hong Kong who may be expatriat...
$99.00listed price -
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Basic English Skills: Hobbies
Offered by University of California, Davis
This is primarily aimed at anyone who has attempted learning English and want a second chance at it, and/or additional practice. This course will focus on the theme of travel to develop and build basic English skills and...
$49.00listed price -
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Learn English Now: Intermediate Communication
Offered by Arizona State University
In this Specialization, you will build intermediate English communication skills through timely, global topics that move from technology and customs to nature and sustainability, then to psychology and sociology. Across...
$49.00listed price -
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IELTS Listening and Speaking Sections Skills Mastery
Offered by University of California, Irvine
Whether you have taken the IELTS test before, you will benefit from completing this course on the listening and speaking sections of the exam. The lessons in this course will improve your overall skills in both listening...
$49.00listed price -
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Korean 101: Essential Expressions
Offered by Sungkyunkwan University
Hello and welcome to "Korean 101: Essential Expressions" at Sungkyunkwan University! With over 600 years of history, **Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)** is a leading institution of innovation, fostering change through res...
$49.00listed price -
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William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: An Actor's Perspective
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Have you ever wanted to read Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? This course will provide a guided reading of the script and expose you to the perspectives of actors who've performed in the play. It primarily consists of int...
$49.00listed price -
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Chinese for HSK 1
Offered by Peking University
Nǐ hǎo! 你好！Welcome to Chinese for HSK Level 1 - a Chinese course for beginners. My name is YU Bin. I am very happy to meet you here! HSK stands for Hànyǔ (Chinese) Shuǐpíng (level) Kǎoshì (test), which is the most imp...
$79.00listed price -
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Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings
Offered by Rice University
Welcome to Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings! This course is structured in four modules, each one revolving on a topic related to the physician-patient interaction. Each module contains four les...
$49.00listed price -
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Writing Practice
Offered by Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Welcome to the Writing Practices course. This course aims to prepare you for performing writing tasks in academic contexts. In this course you will be introduced to basic academic writing skills. You will learn how the p...
$49.00listed price -
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Problem-Solving and Predictions
Offered by Arizona State University
In this course, you strengthen English skills for academic and professional thinking by exploring health and travel topics through vocabulary, reading, video, reasoning, and discussion. You first work with health-related...
$49.00listed price -
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Building Basic English Skills A1/A2
Offered by University of California, Davis
In this specialization your learning activities will focus on the four skills of language: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. Each course will have a strong emphasis on using applied grammar to gradually improve...
$49.00listed price -
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English for Culture and Art
Offered by Arizona State University
Start your next stage of English learning with themes that invite you to talk about places, culture, and personal experience. In the first module, you will build vocabulary for travel, destinations, and description while...
$49.00listed price -
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Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology
Offered by Khalifa University
The Arabic specialization is intended for learners with little to no prior knowledge of Arabic. The specialization focuses on providing learners with a well-rounded understanding of the language. Firstly, learners will m...
$49.00listed price -
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Enhance your Writing with Noun Clauses
Offered by University of California, Irvine
This course is designed to hold your hand step-by-step through the most basic concepts of noun clauses all the way to the end goal of writing a paragraph with varied noun clauses. With each individual lesson, you’ll watc...
$49.00listed price -
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English for Introducing Yourself
Offered by Arizona State University
Start your English language journey with this foundational course from Arizona State University. Designed specifically for beginners, this course focuses on the most essential skill in any language: introducing yourself...
$49.00listed price -
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Business English: Final Project
Offered by Arizona State University
This course culminates in a capstone project designed specifically for business professionals who need to adapt to international environments. You'll develop a comprehensive plan to launch a new product, which involves c...
$49.00listed price
Best Language Learning MOOC / Non-credit Programs Online compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 20 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $99.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $80.00. The options are closely priced, so cost is unlikely to be your deciding factor. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Udemy, edX and Coursera. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 11 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including City University of Macau, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and University of California, Davis — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 30 August 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.