Name: 🎤 English Through TED Talks – 6-Week Conversation Course
Start: 2025-10-21T17:00:00+03:00
End: 2025-10-21T18:30:00+03:00
Location: Runeberginkatu 22-24

**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:** 21 October – 25 November (6 sessions)
**Level:** B2 / C1
**Location:** Helsinki, Ryhmätila 307, Runeberginkatu 22–24H
**Form:** Hybrid (in-person or live online)
**Price:** €65
**Teacher:** Daniel Palmer, MA
**Sign up:** [Learn English through TED Talks (B2-C1) - Helsingin aikuisopisto](https://uusi.opistopalvelut.fi/helsinginaikuisopisto/fi/course/178230/)

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**Weekly Topics**
**Week 1 – *Do Schools Kill Creativity?* – Sir Ken Robinson**
We discuss:

* Creativity’s role in learning
* How schools might limit creativity
* Ways to spark creative thinking

**Week 2 – *Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are* – Amy Cuddy**

* How body language boosts confidence
* Non-verbal cues in communication
* Simple ways to improve your presence

**Week 3 – *How to Speak So That People Want to Listen* – Julian Treasure**

* Voice, tone, and clear speech
* Engaging your audience
* Habits that help or harm communication

**Week 4 – *The Power of Vulnerability* – Brené Brown**

* Why openness builds trust
* Turning vulnerability into strength
* Overcoming fear of judgment

**Week 5 – *How to Learn Any Language in Six Months* – Chris Lonsdale**

* Fast, practical learning strategies
* Staying motivated
* Breaking common language barriers

**Week 6 – *What Makes a Good Life?* – Robert Waldinger**

* Lessons from the world’s longest happiness study
* The power of relationships
* Building a more connected life

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