SEtalk
15 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 115 episodes
Episode 11:51Why You Should Talk to Strangers
B1
Episode 21:34Stop Saying "I'm So Busy"
B1
Episode 31:37What My Grandmother's Kitchen Taught Me
B1
Episode 41:50The Surprising Power of Being Bored
B2
Episode 51:57Procrastination Isn't About Laziness
B2
Episode 61:47Your Accent Is Not a Mistake
B2
Episode 71:45Why We Believe Things That Aren't True
B2
Episode 82:13Why Humans Still Need Rituals
C1
Episode 92:08The Myth of the Lone Genius
C1
Episode 101:50The Trap of "I'll Be Happy When…"
C1
Episode 112:08Sleep Is Not a Waste of Time
B2
Episode 121:55The Surprising Strength of Weak Ties
B1
Episode 132:28The Science of Saying Thank You
B1
Episode 142:20Why We Hate Being Wrong
C1
Episode 152:32What Silence Says
B2
How to study this lesson
- Watch one episode a day, in order.
- Shadow every sentence: listen, then say it at the same speed.
- Record yourself and compare before you move on.