General

Are you looking for an Advanced English Speaking course? Try this online course by University of California Irvine for free.

However, if you want to get a certificate of completion, there is a fee payable.

See the details and the schedule here

What Will You Learn

Course 1: Academic Listening and Note-Taking

The first session of this course will allow you to improve your understanding and skills for taking more effective notes. You will understand lectures, discuss courses and give an effective academic presentation.

Course 2: Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

In this session, you will get tips for making effective speeches in typical American settings. You’ll learn how to communicate American. This experience will make you more confident when you give a speech in an American.

Course 3: Academic Discussions in English

In this course, you will learn about different types of conversations in academic settings that will give a different experience. You will practice and improve your discussion skills in this session.

Course 4: Advanced Speaking and Listening Project

At the end of this course, you will choose an academic topic, to do some research, interview a couple of experts in the field, create visual elements to record a video of the presentation that will help you improve your effective verbal and non-verbal skills.

You will be able to understand and follow a lecture, give an effective academic presentation,  take better lecture notes, more confident when you give a speech in an American classroom or on the job, discuss courses with classmates and professors, improve your discussion skills and prepare you for presentations in school or work better after completing this course.

About University of California, Irvine (UCI)

The University of California Irvine is one of the best universities in the U.S. It is ranked 35th nationally, according to US News Ranking.

The Instructors

Tamy Chapman

Tamy Chapman has a Master’s degree in English is from Texas Tech University. She also has an ESL teaching certificate from UCI.

Dana Saito-Stehberger

Dana Saito-Stehberger is a Curriculum Coordinator at the UCI. She also has an MA in International Education from Framingham State College. In addition, she has an Ed.D in TESOL from Alliant International University in San Diego.

Brad Gilpin

Brad Gilpin currently works at the University of California Irvine as the Director of English Language and TEFL Programs.

Judy Hu

She is a professional instructor with certified scoring professional of TOEIC, TOEFL and GRE examinations.

Meg Parker

Meg Parker has a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, a Master’s degree in Teaching, and a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics.

Helen Nam

Helen Nam is a full-time teacher with International Programs at UCI, online ESL and teacher training courses.

Learner Career Outcome

43% started a new career after completing this specialization

23% of learners got a pay increase or promotion