🎤 English Through TED Talks – Hybrid 6-Week Conversation Course

Course Overview:
Join a 6-week journey to boost your English speaking and listening skills while exploring inspiring ideas from some of the world’s most popular TED Talks.
Each week you will:

• 🎥 Watch & listen to a TED Talk summary
• 📚 Learn new vocabulary connected to the theme
• 💬 Discuss big ideas in small groups
• 🗣 Practice speaking & listening through guided activities
• 🤝 Receive friendly feedback to help you improve

Autumn Term 2025: 20 January – 3. March (6 sessions)
Level: B2 / C1
Location: Helsinki, Runeberginkatu 22–24
Form: Hybrid (in-person or live online)
Price: €67
Teacher: Daniel Palmer, MA
Teacher Testimonials: Testimonials | Edyssey
Sign up: Learn English through TED Talks (B2-C1) - Helsingin aikuisopisto

• Week 1 – How to Be Happy – Matthieu Ricard
• What happiness really means
• Wellbeing and emotional vocabulary
• Cultural differences in how happiness is understood and pursued

Week 2 – The Power of Introverts – Susan Cain

• Different personality types in work and life
• Why introversion is often misunderstood
• Communicating confidently as an introvert or extrovert

Week 3 – How Great Leaders Inspire Action – Simon Sinek

• Clear and persuasive communication
• The power of purpose (“Start with Why”)
• Speaking in a way that inspires others

Week 4 – The Skill of Self-Confidence – Dr. Ivan Joseph

• How confidence is built, not born
• The role of self-talk
• Practical strategies for speaking more confidently in English

Week 5 – The Case for Emotional Intelligence – Daniel Goleman

• Emotions and communication
• Empathy at work
• Handling difficult conversations

Week 6 – Is Social Media Bad for You? – Cal Newport

• Attention and technology
• Developing digital habits
• Expressing opinions about technology