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About the Course

Welcome to English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, 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. To enroll in this course for free, click on “Enroll now” and then select "Full Course. No certificate." If you want to get a Coursera Verified Certificate for free, please fill out the Financial Aid form. This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in improving their English skills in the sciences. In this course, you will explore some of the most innovative areas of scientific study, while expanding your vocabulary and the language skills needed to share scientific information within your community. In unit 1, you will learn how to preview texts and practice some of the language used to make comparisons when talking about global warming and climate change. In unit 2, you will examine the chemistry of climate change and the language of cause and effect. In Unit 3, you will learn about some of the impacts of Climate Change and the language used to describe these effects. In Unit 4, you will learn reading strategies that can help you explore the science behind some new energy systems. In the final unit, you will investigate practical advances in Nanotechnology that help slow down climate change, while developing your own research skills in English. Unless otherwise noted, all course materials are available for re-use, repurposing and free distribution under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution license. Supplemental reading materials were provided by Newsela, which publishes daily news articles at a level that's just right for each English language learner....

Top reviews

TT

Mar 14, 2021

Great for the intermediate learner. You would find new terminologies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The materials are easy to be understood and the teachers are communicative.

EC

Sep 25, 2020

I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to our instructors, Mr Jack and Ms Alyssa for an enjoyable course on STEM!

It was a very good learning experience!

Thank you!

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By María A S S

Mar 29, 2021

such an awesome course. i highly recommend it

By Elena

Jun 16, 2020

It includes a lot of interesting information

By Yati S

Feb 1, 2019

I've got so many knowledge from this course.

By Rafael F

Jun 25, 2017

Muito bom para estudar inglês intermediário.

By Reza N

May 9, 2023

Thank you so much, it was a amazing Course.

By Nikka J D C

Feb 21, 2021

I learned a lot from this course. Thank you

By Salsabill H

Jul 26, 2020

لقد كانت دورة رائعة وتعلمت الكثير من خلالها

By A B

Jun 7, 2020

I enjoyed it ! it worths the 5 stars *****

By jair c

Oct 9, 2019

it is a great course, I have learned a lot.

By Đoàn K T T

Nov 10, 2022

Many thanks to University of Pennsylvania.

By Наталія В П

Jul 5, 2022

Thank you very much! You are the greatest!

By Jairo S

Aug 17, 2020

I am so happy. Great Course. Thanks a lot.

By Luisamaría T S F

Oct 19, 2017

A very instructive material and beneficial

By Marcelo H A

Dec 4, 2020

Excellent course! I strongly recommend it

By Gonzalo R

May 2, 2020

Me gusto mucho el curso, 100% recomendado

By K J

Mar 13, 2019

Challenging enough and full of materials.

By Milton J H R

Jul 7, 2017

Excellent content and dynamic activities!

By Bondar I V

Apr 14, 2022

One of the best courses I've ever taken!

By Himanshu S

Dec 17, 2021

nice course was able to upgrade my skill

By chengcheng H

Nov 8, 2020

an excellent course for english beginner

By Esly F d C J

Oct 5, 2020

Excellent course! I really recommend it!

By leydisbeth c

May 5, 2024

Thank you Cursera for everything taught

By T.M. A

Oct 15, 2022

very educative and knowledge enriching

By Hala S

Jan 30, 2021

Thanks a lot, it is very useful course.

By alma p

Jun 20, 2020

Thanks very much! It was a nice course!