Coursera

Low Intermediate English: Help & Information (Coursera)

Offered by Voxy,

In this course, you will learn important language for asking for help, giving and understanding directions, and sharing your opinions. Learning activities in this course will take place on Voxy, an engaging language learning platform that automatically adapts to your current level and your performance across reading, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary skills so that every lesson is optimized for rapid improvement.

Class Deals by MOOC List - Click here and see Coursera's Active Discounts, Deals, and Promo Codes.

Each week is made up of engaging, short, task-based lessons that can be done anywhere, anytime. Lessons include content from the real world, so you will learn from real conversations and emails between friends and colleagues exchanging information and assistance. By the end of the course, you will be able to seek and find answers to just about any question you may have!

What You Will Learn

Ask and offer directions to a variety of locations.
Share opinions on places, ideas, food, and things.
Make requests via email and on the phone.
Provide clear instructions and explanations of procedures.

Course 3 of 7 in the English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate Specialization.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Course Introduction & Voxy Orientation
This week, you will learn about this course and understand how to use Voxy's innovative platform.

WEEK 2
Asking for Directions
This week, you will practice several different ways to ask for directions, give directions, and find your destination.

WEEK 3
Opinions & Preferences
This week, you will practice sharing your opinions on rules, food, media, products, and more.

WEEK 4
Making Requests
This week, you will learn how to make requests via email and phone calls, and how to follow up for further information.

WEEK 5
Instructions and Procedures
This week, you will be able to explain a variety of procedures at your workplace and ask for instructions from others.

WEEK 6
Course Project: Independent Study
This week, you will have the chance to choose the topic you study for your End of Course project.

Go to Class

MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Related Courses

Coursera

Duke University

English Composition I (Coursera)

Humanities Languages & Literature

You will gain a foundation for college-level writing valuable for nearly any field. Students will learn how to read carefully, write effective arguments, understand the writing process, engage with others' ideas, cite accurately, and craft powerful prose. Course Learning Objectives: summarize, analyze, question, and evaluate written and visual texts; argue and support a position; recognize audience and disciplinary expectations; identify and use the stages of the writing process; identify characteristics of effective prose; apply proper citation practices; discuss applying your writing knowledge to other writing occasions

Aug 3rd 2026

5-12 Weeks

English Languages Composition

Coursera

Arizona State University

Teach English Now! Foundational Principles (Coursera)

Education Teacher Professional Development

Through a series of engaging metaphors and stories, prospective and current EFL/ESL teachers will identify, summarize, and evaluate 7 basic language learning paradigms. Learners will be presented information on such foundational principles as motivation, risk taking, two different modes of learning, and balancing the teacher profession. Learners are also given an understanding of basic techniques founded on those principles, such as teacher talk, looking “ridiculous” in order to lower the affective filter, and networking. With these foundational principles in mind, ESL/EFL teachers will scrutinize common assumptions about language learning by comparing how they stack up to research-based core principles.

Aug 3rd 2026

5-12 Weeks

Education English Teaching English

Coursera

O.P. Jindal Global University

Introduction to Academic Writing (Coursera)

Education

Welcome to the Introduction to Academic Writing course! By the end of this course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of reading and writing as essential skills to conduct robust and critical research. This course introduces you to critical reading and writing skills within the conventions of academic writing.

Aug 17th 2026

4 Weeks

Education Literature Reading

Coursera

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - HKUST

Business English: Basics (Coursera)

Languages & Literature

This course aims to improve your Business English language skills by developing your vocabulary and reading skills and your understanding of tone, style and knowledge of communication methods. We'll also cover how these language skills can enhance audience analysis, business case analysis and basic business communication strategies.

Aug 3rd 2026

5-12 Weeks

English Writing Communication

Coursera

University of Pennsylvania

English for Journalism (Coursera)

Languages & Literature

Welcome to English for Journalism, 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. This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in developing the skills needed for a career in modern journalism.

Aug 3rd 2026

5-12 Weeks

English Journalism English Language

Coursera

Rice University

English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate (Coursera)

Languages & Literature

The English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate course is for students with a (minimum) high-intermediate level of English. It is designed to help international students develop the academic skills necessary for success in undergraduate studies at an American university while strengthening their English proficiency. Ideally, prospective students have completed or are near completion of a high school diploma in their country and would like to come to the United States to study for a bachelor’s degree.

Aug 10th 2026

4 Weeks

English Students Critical Thinking

Coursera

Arizona State University

Business English: Management and Leadership (Coursera)

Languages & Literature

Are you a business executive or a manager who uses English in your career? Then you know that good business communication in English requires focus, vocabulary, and specific linguistic structures. In this course, you will follow along a recently promoted manager as she builds and leads her team to success.

Aug 17th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Language English Meeting

Coursera

Arizona State University

Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment (Coursera)

Education Teacher Professional Development

Learners will be introduced to designing lesson plans based on principles and knowledge of learning objectives, assessment plans, methods, materials, and learning activities. Learners will find and prepare appropriate teaching materials through careful analysis, adaptation and creation of professional resources. Learners will also reflect on the cohesion between lesson design and teaching philosophies.

Aug 3rd 2026

5-12 Weeks

Education English Knowledge

Coursera

Yonsei University

First Step Korean (Coursera)

Languages & Literature

This is an elementary-level Korean language course, consisting of 5 lessons with 4 units, and covers 4 skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The main topics include basic expressions used in everyday life, such as greetings, introducing yourself, talking about your family and a daily life and so on. Each lesson covers dialogues, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, quizzes and role-plays.

Aug 10th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Languages Korea Korean

Coursera

Arizona State University

English Communication for Tech Professionals (Coursera)

Languages & Literature

Improve your English, boost your tech career, and move toward a higher-paying job by leveling up your communication skills in English Communication for Tech Professionals brought to you by Arizona State University and English4IT.

Aug 17th 2026

5-12 Weeks

English Technology English Language

Coursera

University of Washington

Business English: Planning & Negotiating (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

In this course, the context is hosting an event and finding an appropriate venue for it. You will learn language and strategies for successful negotiations culminating in a written announcement for an event. Course Learning Objectives: negotiate strategically in formal and informal settings; identify and resolve customer issues after a negotiation has taken place; evaluate and compare services and features of two venues; plan a business event using negotiation skills; write an announcement for a business event after selecting a venue.

Aug 3rd 2026

4 Weeks

Planning Business Communication English Language

Coursera

University of Naples Federico II

English Intermediate B1.2 (Coursera)

Languages & Literature

Welcome to the second and final course in our B1 program! English is the most important international language for the workplace and for study, and this second course will help you improve your language skills even further to reach the convincing intermediate level you need to work, study or travel abroad. The varied learning activities will enable you to communicate on a variety of more complex topics like the digital university, the climate and the environment, and looking after your health.

Aug 17th 2026

5-12 Weeks

English English Language Learning Languages