SEtalk

20 episodesLevel B1–C1

Short TED-style talks on the SEtalk stage: one speaker, one big idea, backed by real research. Why we should talk to strangers, why boredom makes us creative, why procrastination isn't laziness, the myth of the lone genius and more. A clear, persuasive monologue to shadow for public speaking, presentations and IELTS (B1–C1).

Start with episode 1

20 episodes

  1. Why You Should Talk to StrangersB1
    31
    35 משפטים
    Episode 1

    Why You Should Talk to Strangers

    American AccentDaily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
  2. Stop Saying "I'm So Busy"B1
    48
    32 משפטים
    Episode 2

    Stop Saying "I'm So Busy"

    American AccentDaily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
  3. What My Grandmother's Kitchen Taught MeB1
    67
    32 משפטים
    Episode 3

    What My Grandmother's Kitchen Taught Me

    American AccentDaily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
  4. The Surprising Power of Being BoredB2
    5
    34 משפטים
    Episode 4

    The Surprising Power of Being Bored

    British AccentIELTS PrepUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
  5. Procrastination Isn't About LazinessB2
    173
    34 משפטים
    Episode 5

    Procrastination Isn't About Laziness

    American AccentIELTS PrepUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
  6. Your Accent Is Not a MistakeB2
    43
    30 משפטים
    Episode 6

    Your Accent Is Not a Mistake

    British AccentDaily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
  7. Why We Believe Things That Aren't TrueB2
    6
    32 משפטים
    Episode 7

    Why We Believe Things That Aren't True

    American AccentIELTS PrepUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
  8. Why Humans Still Need RitualsC1
    35
    34 משפטים
    Episode 8

    Why Humans Still Need Rituals

    British AccentIELTS PrepTOEFL PrepUniversity Students
  9. The Myth of the Lone GeniusC1
    20
    32 משפטים
    Episode 9

    The Myth of the Lone Genius

    American AccentIELTS PrepTOEFL PrepUniversity Students
  10. The Trap of "I'll Be Happy When…"C1
    8
    33 משפטים
    Episode 10

    The Trap of "I'll Be Happy When…"

    British AccentIELTS PrepTOEFL PrepUniversity Students
  11. Sleep Is Not a Waste of TimeB2
    159
    35 משפטים
    Episode 11

    Sleep Is Not a Waste of Time

    American AccentIELTS PrepUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
  12. The Surprising Strength of Weak TiesB1
    8
    33 משפטים
    Episode 12

    The Surprising Strength of Weak Ties

    British AccentDaily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
  13. The Science of Saying Thank YouB1
    2
    35 משפטים
    Episode 13

    The Science of Saying Thank You

    American AccentDaily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
  14. Why We Hate Being WrongC1
    8
    35 משפטים
    Episode 14

    Why We Hate Being Wrong

    British AccentIELTS PrepTOEFL PrepUniversity Students
  15. What Silence SaysB2
    5
    35 משפטים
    Episode 15

    What Silence Says

    British AccentIELTS PrepUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
  16. Why We Should Eat TogetherB1
    13
    37 משפטים
    Episode 16

    Why We Should Eat Together

    British AccentDaily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
  17. Why Children Ask WhyB1
    7
    37 משפטים
    Episode 17

    Why Children Ask Why

    American AccentDaily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
  18. Why Too Many Choices Make Us UnhappyB2
    4
    38 משפטים
    Episode 18

    Why Too Many Choices Make Us Unhappy

    American AccentIELTS PrepUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
  19. What a Second Language Does to Your BrainC1
    12
    35 משפטים
    Episode 19

    What a Second Language Does to Your Brain

    American AccentIELTS PrepTOEFL PrepUniversity Students
  20. The Hidden Gift of a Near MissC1
    6
    36 משפטים
    Episode 20

    The Hidden Gift of a Near Miss

    American AccentIELTS PrepTOEFL PrepUniversity Students

How to study this lesson

  1. Watch one episode a day, in order.
  2. Shadow every sentence: listen, then say it at the same speed.
  3. Record yourself and compare before you move on.

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