10 Best Language Skills Courses for Beginners
We compared 10 Language Skills courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $49.00 to $348.30. 5 come from a named university or institution, including Arizona State University, Peking University and Sungkyunkwan 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
- 10
- Price range
- $49.00 – $348.30
- Providers
- Coursera, edX, Udemy
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 10 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, matched to "language skills" 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 $348.30, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Learn English Now: Introduction to Language Skills
Offered by Arizona State University
This beginner-level specialization from Arizona State University provides a solid foundation for your English journey. Through three practical courses, you will master the alphabet, introduce yourself, describe daily rou...
$49.00listed price -
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Chinese for Beginners
Offered by Peking University
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Chinese culture and language with our ABC Chinese course for beginners. This comprehensive course provides an introduction to Mandarin phonetics and essential daily expression...
$49.00listed price -
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A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ
Offered by Sungkyunkwan University
This introductory course is designed to cultivate basic communication skills for anyone interested in learning the Korean language. You will begin by exploring essential expressions used in daily life, building a strong...
$49.00listed price -
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Steps in Japanese for Beginners 3
Offered by Waseda University
This course is designed for beginners aiming to build a strong foundation in the Japanese language. Through engaging content and practical exercises, you'll learn essential vocabulary and basic grammar to help you start...
$348.30listed price -
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American Accent Fundamentals
This course is for those who would like to study that train the general American Accent their own pace. The course contains all of the lectures that I teach students in my 1:1 American Accent Training Program. So, here´s...
$74.99listed price -
6
English Beginner A1
Offered by Università di Napoli Federico II
Do you want to start communicating in English? You are in the right place! Our Beginner course is an introduction - or a revision - of the key elements of the English language. It gives you a solid foundation on which to...
$49.00listed price -
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Learn English Phonics for beginners
The course introduces the basic knowledge in the correct pronunciation of English sounds that help the learner to continue improving his/her English. Through the course you will be able to recognize the different sounds...
$99.99listed price -
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Italian Language and Culture: Beginner (2025-2026)
Offered by Wellesley College
Learn the basics of the Italian language and culture through videos, podcasts, interviews, and much more.
$59.00listed price -
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Steps in Japanese for Beginners2 Part3
Offered by Waseda University
Learn how to explain a troubling situation, and how to ask for assistance from people.
$129.00listed price -
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Steps in Japanese for Beginners1 Part3
Offered by Waseda University
Learn important words and phrases for building relationships with other people.
$129.00listed price
Best Language Skills Courses for Beginners compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
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| 1 | Learn English Now: Introduction to Language Skills | Coursera | Arizona State University | $49.00 | View → |
| 2 | Chinese for Beginners | Coursera | Peking University | $49.00 | View → |
| 3 | A Bridge to the World: Korean Language for Beginners Ⅰ | Coursera | Sungkyunkwan University | $49.00 | View → |
| 4 | Steps in Japanese for Beginners 3 | edX | Waseda University | $348.30 | View → |
| 5 | American Accent Fundamentals | Udemy | — | $74.99 | View → |
| 6 | English Beginner A1 | Coursera | Università di Napoli Federico II | $49.00 | View → |
| 7 | Learn English Phonics for beginners | Udemy | — | $99.99 | View → |
| 8 | Italian Language and Culture: Beginner (2025-2026) | edX | Wellesley College | $59.00 | View → |
| 9 | Steps in Japanese for Beginners2 Part3 | edX | Waseda University | $129.00 | View → |
| 10 | Steps in Japanese for Beginners1 Part3 | edX | Waseda University | $129.00 | 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 10 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $348.30, with the middle of the range around $74.99 — a spread of $299.30. That is a wide gap for one subject. 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, edX and Udemy. 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. 5 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Arizona State University, Peking University and Sungkyunkwan 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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