6 weeks                                                                       60-minute sessions
Illuminate is a specially designed English communication course focusing on topics connected with everyday life. Participants will improve their English through themes like Goals & Dreams, Body Image, Mind & Body, Empowerment, Creativity, Thinking Business, Work-Life Balance, and more. The course includes learning new idioms and phrasal verbs related to these topics to elevate English skills and inspire participants to pursue their future goals. Language functions and vocabulary connected to building confidence, goal-setting, and pursuing future goals will be emphasized. The course includes inspirational videos, short readings, and ample discussion opportunities. Participants will meet and share ideas with others who share a passion for English and achieving dreams.
 
✨ Course Title:
Illuminate Cafe Communication Course to Inspire & Empower
Course Length: 6 Weeks
Session Duration: 60 minutes
Style: Discussion-based with media, idioms, and real-world communication
Goal: To build fluency and confidence through meaningful conversations focused on motivation, self-development, and everyday life themes.
 
📅 Weekly Themes & Learning Outcomes
 
🌠 Week 1: “Goals & Dreams”
🔹 Explore vocabulary around ambition, hope, and future plans
🔹 Learn idioms like “reach for the stars” and “set your sights on”
🔹 Watch an inspirational short video and reflect through discussion
🔹 Practice expressing future goals using modals and conditionals
 
🪞 Week 2: “Mind, Body & Image”
🔹 Discuss confidence, body image, and personal perception
🔹 Learn phrasal verbs like “work out,” “slim down,” and “build up”
🔹 Read a short opinion piece and share your views respectfully
🔹 Practice using comparative language and opinion structures
 
💪 Week 3: “Empowerment & Voice”
🔹 Focus on confidence-building phrases and assertive language
🔹 Explore vocabulary around rights, power, and self-expression
🔹 Watch a clip of a motivational speaker or campaign
🔹 Practice giving a short personal “empowerment speech”
 
🎨 Week 4: “Creativity & Flow”
🔹 Discuss creativity in everyday life — not just in the arts
🔹 Learn phrases like “think outside the box” and “spark an idea”
🔹 Use descriptive adjectives to talk about inspiration and creative habits
🔹 Group task: brainstorm an imaginary passion project
 
💼 Week 5: “Thinking Business”
🔹 Explore vocabulary related to startups, leadership, and vision
🔹 Learn expressions like “launch an idea,” “make it work,” “level up”
🔹 Watch a short business story (TED or similar) and analyze it
🔹 Roleplay: practice short elevator pitches in pairs
 
⚖️ Week 6: “Balance, Boundaries & Big Picture”
🔹 Discuss work-life balance, burnout, and energy management
🔹 Learn phrases like “burn the candle at both ends” and “draw the line”
🔹 Group reflection: How do you recharge and reset?
🔹 Final task: Share a 2-minute talk on “My Dream Life in English”