TEDX1331X - English Language Learner: Language Acquisition
Course Description
[Education]
English Language Learner: Language Acquisition
Build the English skills you need for U.S. academic or workplace success — designed for non-native speakers.
🎯 What You'll Be Able To Do
- Read, write, speak, and listen in English at your assigned GSE level.
- Apply academic or workplace vocabulary to real situations.
- Use critical thinking and structured argument in English.
- Engage with audio, video, and text in English with growing fluency.
- Build confidence in English-language conversations with native speakers.
✓ Why This Course Is Worth Your Time
- 100% Online, Self-paced — learn around your job and family
- 12-month access from the day you enroll
- Entry-level skills — no prior experience required
- No application, no prerequisites, no textbooks to buy
📚 Course Sequence
This course contains the following sequence of learning units/modules:
- Unit/Module 1: What Is Linguistics?
- Unit/Module 2: Phonology & Phonetics
- Unit/Module 3: Morphology, Semantics, Pragmatics
- Unit/Module 4: Syntax & Pragmatics
⏱ How Long It Takes
- Total course hours: 40 Hrs
🏆 What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion after finishing all course requirements.
- 4 CEUs — PACE Continuing Education Units
📋 Requirements To Enroll
No application needed. All learners are eligible. There are no admission requirements. We recommend learners have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer and internet skills.
📅 Access Timing
Learners will:
- Get access to this course approximately 24-48 business hours from the date of enrollment.
- Have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment.
💵 Refund Policy
We want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. If a student is not completely satisfied, we offer a refund policy.
To be eligible, submit a written request with a valid reason within 9 calendar days of registering. The student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.
Email PACE@nu.edu with your full name, student ID, and course name. Approved refunds are issued within 60 days.