6 weeks                                                       60-minute sessions
Illuminate is a specialized English communication course designed for young women (ages 14 - 17) at the B1 level and higher. The course focuses on topics relevant to everyday life, such as Goals & Dreams, Body Image, Mind & Body, Empowerment, Creativity, Thinking Business, Work-Life Balance, among others. Through this course, participants will improve their English language skills, learn new idioms and phrasal verbs related to the topics, and gain confidence in discussing and pursuing their goals.
 
 
✨ Illuminate English Café for Teens
Ages: 14–17 | Level: B1–B2
Length: 6 Weeks | Time: 60 minutes per session
Style: Real talk, empowering topics, fun & supportive community 💬🌍
 
🌈 Week 1: Goals & Dreams
🎯 “What do I want for my future?”
🔹 Talk about personal goals and dream jobs
🔹 Learn idioms like “reach for the stars” and “set your sights on”
🔹 Practice speaking about hopes and future plans
✏️ Activity: Make your own “Dream Board” in English
 
🪞 Week 2: Body Image & Confidence
👩‍🦰 “How do I feel about myself?”
🔹 Discuss how we see ourselves vs. how others see us
🔹 Learn phrasal verbs like “work out,” “cheer up,” “feel down”
🔹 Share ideas on kindness, beauty, and inner strength
✏️ Activity: “Confidence Collage” — build positive self-talk phrases
 
💖 Week 3: Mind & Body Balance
🧠 “How can I stay balanced and healthy?”
🔹 Talk about mental health and stress in school/life
🔹 Learn useful expressions like “take a break” and “clear your head”
🔹 Share strategies for feeling good physically and emotionally
✏️ Activity: Create a “Feel Good Plan” in English
 
💬 Week 4: Speak Up! (Empowerment & Voice)
🎤 “What do I want to say — and how do I say it?”
🔹 Learn phrases to express opinions politely and clearly
🔹 Practice building confidence in sharing your thoughts
🔹 Learn idioms like “stand up for yourself” and “speak your mind”
✏️ Activity: Mini “I Believe In…” speeches in small groups
 
🎨 Week 5: Creativity & Thinking Business
💡 “How can I use creativity in my life — or even in work?”
🔹 Talk about passion projects, hobbies, and ideas
🔹 Learn phrases like “think outside the box” and “turn an idea into action”
🔹 Explore what “thinking business” means for teens
✏️ Activity: Design a passion project or business idea in a group
 
⚖️ Week 6: Work-Life Balance & Future You
🌟 “How do I take care of my future self?”
🔹 Discuss time, energy, stress, and saying “no”
🔹 Learn idioms like “burn out,” “draw the line,” “make time for”
🔹 Reflect on what success means to YOU
✏️ Activity: “My Future Life Map” – goals, habits, and dreams in English