Harvard University · edX
Data Science: Building Machine Learning Models
4.4133 ratingsBuild a movie recommendation system and learn the science behind one of the most popular and successful data science techniques.
Overview
This free English course will start off with the most common English greetings. You will learn how to introduce yourself when meeting new people and tell them a little about yourself and where you live. Next, you will learn how to make small talk in English, which is particularly important for business people who want to form a relationship before getting into serious details. You will also be taught how to make suggestions such as having a drink or going out for a walk.
As you get used to the initial stages of introduction and small talk, you will then learn the art of making polite requests in English and giving opinions. This will be very useful at work especially when talking to your boss or colleagues. Next, you will practice talking in English about your hobbies and things you do in your spare time. So the next time someone asks you ""What do you do in your spare time?"" you can say ""I study English with Alison!""
Learning English can seem overwhelming at times. This course aims to make it easy, boost your social life, and help you have much more enjoyable English conversations. This course is perfect for students who have already completed the free online course 'Introduction to Conversational English' and now want to further improve their social English language skills. So, check out the course, learn how to make small talk in English, and get closer to your next perfect English conversation today!
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages
- Free to study, and short.
- Completely free.
- Self-paced: start any time.
Disadvantages
- Certificates and diplomas are paid, and not widely recognised by employers.
- Quality varies a lot between publishers; check the ratings.
- The site shows many ads on the free plan.
- Learners rate it 3.8 out of 5, lower than most.
- Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
Some points apply to every course of this kind; see how we rank.
Free to study
- Free: Every module is free with an Alison account (with ads).
- Certificate: Optional and paid: a digital or printed certificate or diploma.
Alison is in Tier 4: commercial training companies and platform-made courses of our institution ranking (50/100). Free to study, paid certificates, quality varies.
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