25 Best English Courses Online
We compared 25 English courses currently listed on Coursera, priced from $49.00 to $79.00. 8 come from a named university or institution, including Lund University, University of Pennsylvania and Arizona State University. 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
- 25
- Price range
- $49.00 – $79.00
- Providers
- Coursera
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, matched to "English" 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 $49.00 to $79.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Writing in English at University
Offered by Lund University
Acquiring good academic research and writing skills early on is essential for your success both at university and in your professional life. This course aims: - to give you an understanding of the conventions of academic...
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English for Media Literacy
Offered by University of Pennsylvania
Welcome to English for Media Literacy, a course created by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. To en...
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TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now!
Offered by Arizona State University
Demonstrate basic foundational principles, recognize second or foreign language learning theories, and design and plan lessons to teach English as a second or foreign language effectively. This specialization is the firs...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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English for Technology and the Environment
Offered by Arizona State University
Talk about technology and the planet in clear, confident English. First, you will explore the history of cars in the United States while building vocabulary for cars and automotive technology. You will practice comparati...
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Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking
Offered by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Professor Zhang is Central South University’s top training coach in English speaking and interpreting contests and has engaged in teaching and research on English speaking and interpreting as well as competition training...
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Business English: Basics
Offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
This course aims to improve your Business English language skills by developing your vocabulary and reading skills and your understanding of tone, style and knowledge of communication methods. We'll also cover how these...
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Learn English
Offered by Tsinghua University
This specialization is intended for English as a Second Language Learners (elementary, intermediate, and advanced). No prior knowledge is required for these courses. Through 4 courses, Conversational English skills, Just...
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English for Nature and Sustainability
Offered by Arizona State University
Talk about the planet with clearer, more purposeful English. This course begins with nature, where you will build vocabulary for the natural world, climate change, and environmental issues while practicing forms for futu...
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Academic Discussions in English
Offered by University of California, Irvine
This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Speaking and Listening specialization. In this class you will learn about different types of conversations you will have in academic settings. You will also learn s...
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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...
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English for Developing a Business
Offered by University of California, Irvine
This course will help you learn English vocabulary related to topics of business leadership and organization. The lessons on business communication and working globally present you with some phrases and skills for intera...
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Essential English for Business Professionals
Offered by University of California, Irvine
This specialization is intended for business professionals or students seeking to improve their English language skills by using business related content. Through three courses, you will cover, for example, topics relate...
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Business English
Offered by Arizona State University
This Specialization serves as an introduction to Business English, where you will learn to communicate about topics such as management, finance and marketing. You will also write proposals, executive summaries, and marke...
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Learn English Now: Academic and Professional Analysis
Offered by Arizona State University
Strengthen the English skills you use to examine information closely and respond with clear reasoning. You begin by distinguishing facts from opinions, identifying purpose, and recognizing bias in discussions of technolo...
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Learn English Now: Academic and Professional Thinking
Offered by Arizona State University
In this Specialization, you build English skills for academic and professional thinking through vocabulary, reading, video, note-taking, and structured communication. You begin with foundational strategies for engaging w...
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Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation
Offered by University of California, Irvine
This specialization follows our Learn English: Intermediate Grammar specialization and includes more advanced grammar concepts such as noun clauses and conditionals. You'll also learn how to blend verb tenses effectively...
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Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences
Offered by University of California, Irvine
This specialization is for English learners who want to write with greater sentence complexity. Through three courses, you’ll learn how to identify adverb, adjective, and noun clauses and how to avoid making common mista...
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Essential English for University Success
Offered by University of California, Irvine
This three-course specialization is intended for anyone who is preparing to study in a university in an English-speaking country, or who might do so in the future. Through courses focusing on the speaking, writing, and s...
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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...
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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...
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Learn English Now: Intermediate Foundations
Offered by Arizona State University
In this Specialization, you will build English skills through themes that connect to everyday life, culture, and communication. Across three courses, you will expand vocabulary, practice grammar including present tenses,...
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Learn English Now: Academic and Professional Persuasion
Offered by Arizona State University
This Specialization from Arizona State University Global Launch empowers students to communicate ideas with impact in academic and professional settings. Learners will master Aristotle’s Triangle of Persuasion - logic, c...
$49.00listed price
Best English Courses Online compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Writing in English at University | Coursera | Lund University | $49.00 | View → |
| 2 | English for Media Literacy | Coursera | University of Pennsylvania | $49.00 | View → |
| 3 | TESOL Certificate, Part 1: Teach English Now! | Coursera | Arizona State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 4 | Building Basic English Skills A1/A2 | Coursera | University of California, Davis | $49.00 | View → |
| 5 | English for Culture and Art | Coursera | Arizona State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 6 | English for Introducing Yourself | Coursera | Arizona State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 7 | English for Technology and the Environment | Coursera | Arizona State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 8 | Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking | Coursera | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | $49.00 | View → |
| 9 | Business English: Basics | Coursera | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | $79.00 | View → |
| 10 | Learn English | Coursera | Tsinghua University | $49.00 | View → |
| 11 | English for Nature and Sustainability | Coursera | Arizona State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 12 | Academic Discussions in English | Coursera | University of California, Irvine | $79.00 | View → |
| 13 | Learn English Now: Intermediate Communication | Coursera | Arizona State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 14 | English for Developing a Business | Coursera | University of California, Irvine | $49.00 | View → |
| 15 | Essential English for Business Professionals | Coursera | University of California, Irvine | $49.00 | View → |
| 16 | Business English | Coursera | Arizona State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 17 | Learn English Now: Academic and Professional Analysis | Coursera | Arizona State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 18 | Learn English Now: Academic and Professional Thinking | Coursera | Arizona State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 19 | Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation | Coursera | University of California, Irvine | $49.00 | View → |
| 20 | Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences | Coursera | University of California, Irvine | $49.00 | View → |
| 21 | Essential English for University Success | Coursera | University of California, Irvine | $49.00 | View → |
| 22 | Basic English Skills: Hobbies | Coursera | University of California, Davis | $49.00 | View → |
| 23 | Business English: Final Project | Coursera | Arizona State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 24 | Learn English Now: Intermediate Foundations | Coursera | Arizona State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 25 | Learn English Now: Academic and Professional Persuasion | Coursera | Arizona State University | $49.00 | View → |
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 25 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $79.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $30.00. 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 Coursera. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 8 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Lund University, University of Pennsylvania and Arizona State University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
Before you enrol
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