by Danny Ballan | Aug 11, 2025 | Thinking Out Loud
Stop searching for your “true self” as if it’s a lost object. This inspiring column reframes self-discovery not as a hunt, but as an act of creation, empowering you to embrace your journey, follow your joy, and build a life that is authentically yours.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 11, 2025 | Focus on Reading
Sharpen your reading skills for international exams with this passage on the Harlem Renaissance. Includes a quiz, detailed feedback, and key vocabulary to boost your score.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 11, 2025 | Listening Comprehension
Boost your listening score on international exams like TOEFL and IELTS. This practice test on technology’s impact on business will help you master advanced listening skills.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 11, 2025 | Focus on Reading, Understanding Cognitive Biases
Boost your reading score for exams like TOEFL and IELTS with this practice text on the Anchoring Bias. Learn how initial information shapes our decisions in negotiations and sales, with a full passage, 10-question quiz, and key vocabulary.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 11, 2025 | Listening Comprehension, Understanding Cognitive Biases
Practice your English listening skills for exams like TOEFL and IELTS with this dialogue about confirmation bias. A conversation between two friends highlights how pre-existing beliefs can change how we interpret information. Includes a full script, 10-question quiz, and vocabulary breakdown.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 11, 2025 | Knowledge Quizzes
Discover the fascinating origins of the time management techniques you use every day! This interactive quiz will not only test your knowledge but also teach you how to be more effective and less stressed.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 11, 2025 | English Daily Quizzes
Take our interactive quiz to learn essential Business English vocabulary for Mergers and Acquisitions. Improve your professional communication skills and understand the language of high-stakes corporate deals.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 11, 2025 | Knowledge Quizzes, Understanding Cognitive Biases
From buying a lottery ticket to judging a coworker, our decisions are shaped by hidden biases. Take this quiz to learn how to spot them in your daily life and start thinking more clearly.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 11, 2025 | Science Spotlights
Explore the science of genetic mutations. Learn what they are, where they come from, and how these “beautiful bugs” in our DNA are the indispensable source of all of life’s diversity and the cornerstone of evolution.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 11, 2025 | Know Yourself, Understanding Cognitive Biases
Stop letting hidden biases control you. This practical guide details 5 research-backed “debiasing” exercises like the Pre-Mortem and Designated Dissenter that act as a workout for your brain. Learn how to sharpen your mind, fight Groupthink, and improve your decision-making today.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 11, 2025 | Know Yourself, Understanding Cognitive Biases
Struggling with bad decisions or stubborn beliefs? Learn how to fight cognitive bias with our guide. Discover practical techniques like metacognition, decision journaling, and mindfulness to improve your thinking, cultivate intellectual humility, and finally see the world more clearly.
by Danny Ballan | Aug 8, 2025 | English Plus News
In this special message, I pull back the curtain on the exciting future of the podcast. Learn about our new “Thematic Week” format and a deeper, more engaging listening experience starting next week.