by English Plus | Oct 24, 2025 | Poverty, Thinking Out Loud
We’ve explored the cognitive tax of poverty and the systems that perpetuate it. But what’s the point of knowing if nothing changes? This article is a call to action to bridge the empathy gap in our daily lives—transforming academic knowledge into compassionate action, one small, human interaction at a time.
by English Plus | Oct 24, 2025 | Poverty, Social Spotlights
Fighting poverty isn’t just charity; it’s a smart investment. Discover how eradicating poverty boosts economic growth, creates new markets, and builds a more stable and prosperous society for everyone.
by English Plus | Oct 24, 2025 | Listening Comprehension, Poverty
Test and improve your advanced English listening skills with this exam-style practice. Listen to a social worker’s audio diary and answer 10 comprehension questions to prepare for exams like TOEFL and IELTS.
by English Plus | Oct 23, 2025 | Poverty, Thinking Out Loud
Why is it so hard to plan for the future when you’re struggling today? This article explores the concept of poverty and time perception, revealing how scarcity shatters our relationship with tomorrow. Discover how poverty traps people in an endless present and what it means to give someone back the luxury of a future.
by English Plus | Oct 23, 2025 | Poverty, Social Spotlights
Poverty isn’t a character flaw; it’s a cognitive burden. Explore the science of how chronic stress and scarcity impact brain function, decision-making, and the ability to plan for the future.
by English Plus | Oct 23, 2025 | Listening Comprehension, Poverty
Boost your listening comprehension for TOEFL, IELTS, and other international exams. Listen to a lecture on the economic impact of mobile money in Kenya and test your skills with 10 questions.
by English Plus | Oct 22, 2025 | Poverty, Thinking Out Loud
Is fighting poverty just a smart economic investment, or is it something more? This article goes beyond ROI to explore our deepest ethical obligations. Using ideas like the “veil of ignorance,” it asks what kind of world we would build if we didn’t know our place in it. This isn’t about charity; it’s about justice and affirming our shared humanity.
by English Plus | Oct 22, 2025 | Poverty, Social Spotlights
Discover the groundbreaking solutions changing how we fight global poverty. Learn about microfinance, Universal Basic Income (UBI), and mobile money—unconventional tools that empower, not just aid.
by English Plus | Oct 22, 2025 | Listening Comprehension, Poverty
Enhance your listening skills for international exams with this advanced listening practice. Hear a report on how climate change impacts farmers and test your comprehension with 10 questions.
by English Plus | Oct 21, 2025 | Poverty, Thinking Out Loud
We romanticize the starving artist myth, but is it a creative truth or a convenient lie? This article dismantles the idea that hardship fuels great art, exploring how the cognitive tax of true scarcity can kill inspiration. Discover why a safety net, not suffering, might be the true key to unlocking our world’s greatest creative potential.
by English Plus | Oct 21, 2025 | Poverty, Social Spotlights
Why do poor countries stay poor? Explore the systemic reasons, from colonialism’s economic legacy and unfair trade rules to debt traps, and discover how the global economy can perpetuate poverty.
by English Plus | Oct 21, 2025 | Listening Comprehension, Poverty
Sharpen your English listening skills for international exams with this advanced practice test. Listen to a powerful speech on child poverty and answer 10 challenging comprehension questions.