English Writing Skills (Free Online Course With Certificate)

Improve your English writing skills and learn how to express yourself clearly and beautifully with this free course.

This free online English language course will guide you through the most important English writing styles, show you how and when to apply each one, and improve your knowledge of the correct usage of punctuation and grammar. These skills can help you express yourself clearly and effectively in your writing, regardless of whether you dream of becoming a professional writer or just want to improve your English writing for school.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

• Describe what writing is and the various writing styles used
• Identify various triggers in writing and how to write for an audience
• Discuss some writing styles and the information they are meant to pass across
• Describe how to combine different writing styles with writing a story
• Explain the different types of poetry and how to write a poem

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