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Chinese for Beginners
Learning a new language is a good exercise for the brain, and, as a research states, it may even prevent the onset of dementia. So why not let your brain do such healthy and useful work? You can start today by taking an online course Chinese for Beginners.
Get your brain working, now!
Although the name of this course is Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects, the potential power of this course goes far and beyond the skills of learning. This course teaches you:
- how to get over creativity blocks
- how to look for better solutions to the problems
- how to beat procrastination
- how to practically become better at everything you do
Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Some of the most exciting questions of modern science are how life originated on our planet and if the life is possible on other planets. The course Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life aims to answer those questions.
Course on emotions
Emotions are essential to our life. Humans and animals experience them, there are also ongoing discussions about the possibility of emotions in machines. If you want to learn more about emotions, join the upcoming online course Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction.
A course on writing fiction
Do you want to start writing fiction or to improve your skills as an author? The upcoming free online course Start Writing Fiction on FutureLearn will teach you important skills about writing fiction, paying extra attention to creating characters.
The course on the human body
Have you ever been interested in how the human body works? There are vital signs in the body that can tell you what the organism is going through. The course Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us will teach you how to measure and understand those signs correctly.
Course on writing applications
Do you want to know how to write the best possible application? Join the upcoming course How to Succeed at: Writing Applications to learn how to compose perfect CVs, covering letters and personal statements. This course will also help you develop professional profile online.
Chemicals and Health
Are you worried about chemicals in food or products? Do you try to choose products that contain less chemicals? The instructors of the course Chemicals and Health say that chemicals are everywhere. They will explain to you which chemicals are dangerous and which ones are crucial to your health. They will provide you with the knowledge that will help you better interpret news stories and product labels regarding chemicals.
The Art of Cinematography
Cinematography is an art, and as any art it has its masterpieces, its geniuses and its history. These three courses take you on a tour to the world of cinematography, and show you what changes in society and technology influenced and shaped films of various generations.