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Grammar fix

online course

internet class

A class or program of study that is taught over the internet, so you can learn from anywhere without going to a physical classroom.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I'm taking an online course in graphic design to improve my skills.study
  • In my opinion, online courses are a great way to learn new skills because they offer flexibility and allow people to study at their own pace.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: take/do/enroll in an online course; online course on/about [subject]

WrongI'm doing a course on online.

RightI'm doing an online course.

'An online course' (adjective) or 'a course online' — not 'on online'.

Patterntake/do/enroll in an online course; online course on/about [subject]

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff I enrolled in a course delivered via the internet.

Natural I signed up for an online course.

'A course delivered via the internet' is clunky; 'an online course' is the standard term.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • an online course
    an online coursetakesign up forfree online course

Don't confuse it

An 'online course' is different from a 'traditional course', which is held in a classroom.

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