There are opportunities to learn the English language online with programs such as learn-english-online, starting from the basics of the alphabet and numbers and working up to understanding grammar and vocabulary, on a lesson-by-lesson basis and on your time at no cost. Once you download a media player to hear the lessons, you can learn by listening, speaking and writing. The online program also gives you access to participate in discussions on message boards, giving you the opportunity to practice communicating in English with other members in the program.
The University of Massachusetts Boston offers a free online program on using Internet communications. Students learn to improve professional communications to get the most out of electronic meetings and forums. Other topics include how to find information on the Internet, share files, publish documents to the Internet, and how to participate in social networking. Students also learn to create a blog.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers undergraduates a free course on management communication. Study materials can be downloaded for convenience. The course teaches business communication skills of writing, speaking, interpersonal skills and effective teamwork applicable for managers.
Carnegie Mellon University provides a free online course on visual communications design, to provide students with skills in designing technical documents. The modules include topics on proper formatting techniques and layout of spacing and fonts. Students learn how to create a technical document that communicates effectively.