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25 Best English Language Courses Online

Finding a suitable online English language course can be daunting, especially when you want a programme that matches your current level and learning goals. This page brings together 25 courses from two platforms – Udemy and Coursera – with prices ranging from $19.99 to $49.00 at the time of writing. The selection includes a GCSE exam‑focused course, beginner CEFR modules, skill‑specific classes such as hobbies or media literacy, and university‑level writing workshops. When comparing the options, consider the intended outcome: exam preparation, building basic conversational confidence, or improving academic writing. Courses differ in scope – some concentrate on a single skill, such as adjective clauses or self‑introduction, while others offer broader curricula covering multiple aspects of English use. The provider and university affiliation can also influence the teaching style and depth of content. Our ordering reflects our internal ranking, but the best fit depends on your personal objectives and budget.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$19.99 – $199.99
Providers
Coursera, Udemy, edX
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "english language" 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 $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner

    Offered by Voxy

    English skills are becoming increasingly essential for overcoming communication barriers and enabling access to knowledge and expertise from around the world. This Specialization will help improve your English language s...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C Lowest price here

    Ultimate English Language Paper 1 GCSE: AQA Paper 1 Course!

    Are you a parent homeschooling your child and not sure how to go about helping them when it comes to preparing for the English Language Paper 1 portion of their GCSE exams? Alternatively your child may sadly have failed...

    $19.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Enhance your Writing with Adjective Clauses

    Offered by University of California, Irvine

    Do you have a hard time describing things, people, and places in English? This course will show you how to be more descriptive in your writing by incorporating adjective clauses in complex sentences. You will begin each...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    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,...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Learn English Now: Introduction to Communication

    Offered by Arizona State University

    This comprehensive specialization from Arizona State University Global Launch is designed for beginner English learners to build a practical linguistic foundation. Across three courses, you will master essential vocabula...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Learn English: Intermediate Grammar

    Offered by University of California, Irvine

    This specialization covers common topics in intermediate grammar, such as perfect verb tenses and adjective clauses. It will also cover "tricky English" grammar topics that learners of English often find frustrating. The...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Low Intermediate English: Meet & Greet

    Offered by Voxy

    In this course, you will develop your English conversational skills that you can use to build your personal and professional relationships. Learning activities in this course will take place on Voxy, an engaging language...

    $49.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Low Intermediate English: Planning & Organization

    Offered by Voxy

    In this course, you will learn important language for planning your life, including your social life, your travels, and your work. Learning activities in this course will take place on Voxy, an engaging language learning...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    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.

    $169.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    TOEFL iBT Complete Preparation Course [+ 5 Full Tests]

    Do you need to score more than 110 in your TOEFL IBT exam? (Complete TOEFL Exam ) Welcome to my complete TOEFL IBT preparation course which will allow you to get a higher score than you need and 5 TOEFL IBT practice test...

    $19.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    200 Advanced English Vocabulary

    Welcome! If you want to learn English vocabulary quickly, this course is for you. I'm your teacher, Andrea Giordano, from Study With Andrea. I have helped more than 1,000,000 students speak clear English, and I am so exc...

    $39.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    ICAO English Proficiency Test Prep.

    This course has been designed to prepare you adequately, in order that you may, in turn, be able to undertake the ICAO Aviation English Test with confidence. The ICAO Aviation English Language Test has been introduced to...

    $19.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    ChatGPT & Bard: Improve Your English Skills with AI

    Welcome to "ChatGPT & Bard: Improve Your English Skills with AI" with Laura! Are you an English learner seeking a dynamic and effective approach to language improvement? Look no further! Laura, a dedicated English tu...

    $24.99
    listed price
  22. 22
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    IELTS Band 7+ in Hinglish: Full Prep for All Modules

    Your All-in-One IELTS Preparation Course – Explained in Simple Hinglish (Hindi + English)Are you preparing for the IELTS test and aiming for your dream band score?If yes, this course is designed just for you! Whether you...

    $199.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Master English Phrasal Verbs

    The English language can be difficult to understand, and the phrasal verb is perhaps the most challenging area of English vocabulary. As a qualified and experienced teacher of English, I see that the difference between i...

    $19.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Curs de Engleza pentru Incepatori

    Curs de limba engleză pentru incepatoriCurs predat în limba engleză (metoda imersiei totale) cu subtitrări în limba română.În acest curs vom acoperi următoarele subiecte: vorbirea în limbaengleză, pronunția, scrierea, re...

    $19.99
    listed price
  25. 25
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    English Upper Intermediate B2.1

    Offered by Università di Napoli Federico II

    This course will help you take your English to the next level, to study abroad, to work in an international organization, or simply to hone your language competencies and intercultural skills in today's global world. The...

    $49.00
    listed price

Best English Language Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner Coursera Voxy $49.00 View →
2 Ultimate English Language Paper 1 GCSE: AQA Paper 1 Course! Udemy $19.99 View →
3 Writing in English at University Coursera Lund University $49.00 View →
4 English for Media Literacy Coursera University of Pennsylvania $49.00 View →
5 Problem-Solving and Predictions Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
6 English for Culture and Art Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
7 English for Introducing Yourself Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
8 Enhance your Writing with Adjective Clauses Coursera University of California, Irvine $49.00 View →
9 Essential English for University Success Coursera University of California, Irvine $49.00 View →
10 Basic English Skills: Hobbies Coursera University of California, Davis $49.00 View →
11 Learn English Now: Intermediate Foundations Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
12 Learn English Now: Introduction to Communication Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
13 Learn English: Intermediate Grammar Coursera University of California, Irvine $49.00 View →
14 Learn English Now: Introduction to Language Skills Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
15 Low Intermediate English: Meet & Greet Coursera Voxy $49.00 View →
16 Low Intermediate English: Planning & Organization Coursera Voxy $49.00 View →
17 How to Write an Essay edX University of California, Berkeley $169.00 View →
18 TOEFL iBT Complete Preparation Course [+ 5 Full Tests] Udemy $19.99 View →
19 200 Advanced English Vocabulary Udemy $39.99 View →
20 ICAO English Proficiency Test Prep. Udemy $19.99 View →
21 ChatGPT & Bard: Improve Your English Skills with AI Udemy $24.99 View →
22 IELTS Band 7+ in Hinglish: Full Prep for All Modules Udemy $199.99 View →
23 Master English Phrasal Verbs Udemy $19.99 View →
24 Curs de Engleza pentru Incepatori Udemy $19.99 View →
25 English Upper Intermediate B2.1 Coursera Università di Napoli Federico II $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 $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $180.00. 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, Udemy and edX. 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. 6 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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What levels of English proficiency are covered by the courses on this page?
The list includes beginner material aligned with CEFR levels A1‑A2, a GCSE‑focused exam preparation course, and intermediate to university‑level writing modules. This spread allows learners at different stages to find a suitable entry point.
How do the courses differ in terms of content focus?
Some courses target a single skill, such as self‑introduction or adjective clauses, while others provide broader coverage of reading, writing, or media literacy. The titles indicate whether the emphasis is on grammar, speaking, or academic writing.
Are there any university‑affiliated courses and what might that mean for learners?
Yes, several Coursera offerings are presented by universities such as Arizona State, University of California (Davis and Irvine), Lund, and Pennsylvania. University affiliation often signals a more academic approach and may include university‑level assessment standards.
How should I decide which price point is appropriate for me?
All courses on this page fall between $19.99 and $49.00, so the decision should be based on the depth of content you need and any preferred university partnership. If you need a single, focused skill, the lower‑priced Udemy option may be sufficient; broader programmes may justify the higher price.

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