Digital scholarship is a shorthand for the intersection of three technology-related developments: digital content, networked distribution and open practices. It is when digital, networked and open intersect that transformational practice occurs. In the Open University free course, "The Digital Scholar", you will explore the impact of digital technologies on scholarly … [Read more...]
Learn Techniques for English Language Tests With This Free Course
Improve your English and prepare for tests, such as IELTS reading, writing, speaking and listening, with the free online course "Understanding IELTS: Techniques for English Language Tests". Anyone thinking about taking an English language test, such as IELTS, will find this course particularly useful, but all English language learners will benefit from the tips and advice given … [Read more...]
Learn Key Journalism Practices and Procedures With This Free Online Course
Learn key journalism practices and procedures with the free online course "Introduction to Journalism" from ALISON. This journalism course looks at how to identify a newsworthy story, how to research a story and how to conduct interviews in order to elicit the information you need to prepare a fair and balanced news report. You will learn how to write an engaging feature story … [Read more...]
10 Websites for Online English Tests
If you're learning English, it's a huge motivator to regularly take tests to see how you're improving. Also, since for many people the main aim is to get into an English-speaking school or college, you need to check your CEF (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) level of English and in relation to main international English exams: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, … [Read more...]
French course: French grammar, French vocabulary
The free ALISON online course French Language Studies – Fashion, School, Work and Finances, published by the University of Texas at Austin, is designed for anyone who wants to learn to speak basic French. The course, the final in a series of four, is broken down into the basics of talking about clothes and fashion, fitness and exercise, school and college, the workplace and … [Read more...]
GRE Vocabulary: Increase Your GRE Verbal Score
This course teaches you 200 GRE vocabulary words with Cartoon Pictures so you can have better GRE score. It will enable you to get a high score on the GRE Verbal Reasoning, increase Reading Comprehension skills, and perform better on text completion and sentence equivalence. GRE Vocabulary Course Content The course includes content on 200 GRE vocabulary words with Cartoon … [Read more...]
French Language Course – Free, Online
French Language Studies – Dining Out, and Describing People and Places This free ALISON online language course is designed for anyone who wants to learn to speak basic French for use in business or social occasions, and for those wanting to travel to any French speaking country or region in Europe. Course Content Vocabulary and Grammar: Talking about food – from meals … [Read more...]
News Sense: The Building Blocks of News – A Free Course
You are about to learn the fundamental qualities of news. We'll give you readings, examples, games and exercises to help you develop the mindset to begin reporting and writing the news. We hope this course sparks your interest in learning more about the craft of newswriting and the world of journalism past, present and future. What Will I Learn: Upon completing this … [Read more...]
Learn English with Jennifer: Lessons for Beginners – A Free Course
English lessons for Beginners! These are REAL lessons. No actors. No scripts. A real learning experience. Do you know a friend or family member who needs to learn English? Tell them they can learn along with Natasha as I teach her the basics of the English language. I will not be posting captions (subtitles) on these early lessons. I want beginners to develop their … [Read more...]
Français interactif – Free Course
Français interactif, the web-based first-year French program developed at the University of Texas and in use since 2004. Français interactif helps you explore the French language and culture by following the lives of real UT students who participated in the UT Summer Program in Lyon, France. The UT students will introduce you to their French host families, their French … [Read more...]
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