Course Overview:
Improve your English conversational skills while exploring life-changing ideas from bestselling non-fiction books. Each week, you’ll:
đź“– Read & listen to a book summary
đź“š Learn useful vocabulary linked to the theme
đź’¬ Share your own opinions & experiences
🤝 Discuss inspiring ideas with like-minded classmates
đź—Ł Build confidence in speaking and listening
Course Dates: 2 September – 7 October 2025 (6 sessions)
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 17:00–18:30
Level: B2 / C1
Location: Helsingin Aikuisopisto, Runeberginkatu 22–24, Helsinki
Price: €65
Teacher: Daniel Palmer, MA Education, TEFL
Sign up:
https://uusi.opistopalvelut.fi/helsinginaikuisopisto/fi/course/178229/
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Weekly Topics
Week 1 – Thinking, Fast and Slow – Daniel Kahneman
We discuss:
The two ways the mind works: fast instinct vs. slow logic
Why we sometimes make poor decisions
Vocabulary for discussing choices & problem-solving
Week 2 – Atomic Habits – James Clear
How small daily actions lead to big results
Breaking bad habits and building good ones
Vocabulary for habits and change
Week 3 – The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
Living fully in the present moment
Reducing stress and staying focused
Language for mindfulness, awareness, and inner peace
Week 4 – How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie
Building trust and improving communication
Persuasion, empathy, and rapport
Role-playing real-life social situations
Week 5 – Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind – Yuval Noah Harari
The story of human development and civilizations
Summarising major events in history
Debating the most impactful human inventions
Week 6 – Happiness – Matthieu Ricard
What makes a happy life
Comparing different views on happiness
Vocabulary for emotions, values, and well-being
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