15 Best Language Skills Courses on edX
We compared 15 Language Skills courses currently listed on edX, priced from $19.00 to $536.40. 6 come from a named university or institution, including University of California, Berkeley, University of Cape Town and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. 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
- 15
- Price range
- $19.00 – $536.40
- Providers
- edX
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, 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 $19.00 to $536.40, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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How to Write an Essay
Offered by University of California, Berkeley
An introduction to academic writing for English Language Learners, focusing on essay development, grammatical correctness, and self-editing.
$169.00listed price -
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English and Soft Skills For Tech Professionals
Offered by University of Cape Town
This course focuses on enhancing both English and soft skills specifically tailored for tech professionals. Participants will not only refine their language skills but also learn how to effectively communicate and collab...
$510.30listed price -
3
English for Doing Business in Asia
Offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
This course focuses on enhancing your English communication skills specifically for business contexts in Asia. You will engage with practical scenarios that help you navigate cultural nuances and professional interaction...
$304.20listed 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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Advanced Spoken English through metaverse
Offered by IsraelX
Get ready to take your spoken English skills to the next level with our advanced course! Through innovative technologies and a supportive environment, you'll have endless opportunities to enhance your fluency, pronunciat...
$345.00listed price -
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Spanish for the Workplace: From basics to business
Offered by Universidades Anáhuac
Use Spanish in a way that is practical to you: apply its various grammar structures to create and understand complex sentences in both everyday situations as well as professional environments. Learn different techniques...
$49.00listed price -
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Academic and Business Writing
Offered by University of California, Berkeley
An introduction to academic and business writing for English Language Learners, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, structure, editing, and publication.
$199.00listed price -
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Italian Language and Culture: Intermediate (2025-2026)
Offered by Wellesley College
Improve your Italian language skills and expand your vocabulary while you learn about Italian art, literature and contemporary society.
$59.00listed price -
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Multilingual Mastery: Embracing Linguistic Diversity
Offered by Stellenbosch University
This course focuses on the importance of multilingualism and how embracing linguistic diversity can enhance communication and collaboration in various contexts. You'll explore the benefits of understanding multiple langu...
$536.40listed price -
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AP® Italian Language and Culture (2026-2027)
Offered by Wellesley College
Improve your language skills and expand your knowledge of contemporary Italian culture! If you are a high school student, prepare for success in the AP® Italian exam!
$59.00listed price -
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Foundations of Medical Spanish
Offered by Universidades Anáhuac
Enhance your communication skills as a doctor or healthcare professional with this introductory Spanish course to engage better with Latin and Hispanic patients.
$19.00listed price -
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Intermediate Mandarin Essentials
Offered by MandarinX
This course, Intermediate Mandarin Essentials, is designed for those looking to enhance their Mandarin language skills beyond the basics. You'll engage with key vocabulary and grammar structures to better navigate everyd...
$340.20listed price -
13
Mandarin Chinese Essentials
Offered by MandarinX
This course is your first crucial step to learning Mandarin Chinese. Learn essential skills for communicating in Chineseincluding tones, pinyin, grammar, characters, and basic structures all within the context of a busin...
$189.00listed price -
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Mandarin Chinese Level 1
Offered by MandarinX
Mandarin Chinese is rapidly becoming one of the top languages to learn, especially for business. Learnbasic language skills for business scenarios in Mandarin-speaking countries.
$189.00listed price -
15
Mandarin Chinese for Business
Offered by MandarinX
Learn common Mandarin Chinese business phrases and understand Chinese culture so you can communicate professionally in the largest market in the world.
$189.00listed price
Best Language Skills Courses on edX 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 15 priced courses on this page run from $19.00 to $536.40, with the middle of the range around $189.00 — a spread of $517.40. 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 edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 6 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of California, Berkeley, University of Cape Town and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology — 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 18 September 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.