Diploma in English Language and Literature This Diploma gives you the opportunity to gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of important aspects of English language and literature. It is ideal for people who have always wanted to study English language and literature in greater detail, as well as learners who are studying English as a second language. The English language modules cover the fundamentals of grammar, effective speaking, and writing skills. The English literature modules analyse literature with an emphasis on renowned authors and poets, such as Samuel Coleridge, Arthur Miller and William Shakespeare. A qualification in this free online Diploma course is the ideal way of demonstrating your proficiency in the English language.