The Persian Myth of the Crimson Warrior | Close Reading
Dive into the blazing legend of Garshasp, the Persian Crimson Warrior whose battles among the stars reveal ancient truths about heroism, cosmic order, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness in Persian mythology.
Clement: The Gentle Word for Gentle Things
Some words are as mild and warm as the thing they describe. Clement is one of them. It’s about weather, yes — but also about mercy, grace, and the quiet kindness of not being harsh.
Show Me the Money (Politely): The English You Need to Ask for a Raise or Promotion
Master the English vocabulary, grammar, and strategies for asking for a raise or promotion. From basic requests to executive-level negotiation language — a progressive lesson for all levels.
The Takers, the Givers, and the Great Success Myth
We live in a world that measures success by what we accumulate, yet true fulfillment comes from what we contribute. Join the Editor-in-Chief of English Plus Magazine for a deep dive into the delicate balance of taking, giving, and how history really remembers us.
Burn the Midnight Oil: The Sacred Hours When the World Goes Quiet
There’s something almost mythic about the person who stays up long after everyone else has gone to sleep — driven by something that won’t let them rest. ‘Burning the midnight oil’ is one of the most evocative expressions in English, and it holds a secret about devotion, craft, and what we’re willing to give to the things we love.
The Helen Reed Anomaly | Sci-Fi Flash Fiction
Astronomer Dr. Helen Reed observes a rhythmic oscillation in cosmological expansion rates, leading to a terrifying theory: the universe is breathing.
Serendipity: The Art of Finding What You Weren’t Looking For
Some of the best things in life arrived when we weren’t looking for them — a song, a book, a person, a turning point. There’s a gorgeous word for that. And its backstory is almost as magical as the thing it describes.
A Paradigm Shift: When the Ground Beneath Your Thinking Moves
It’s one of those phrases that gets tossed around in boardrooms and TED talks — but a true paradigm shift is one of the most disorienting, liberating, and rare intellectual experiences a human being can have. Let’s find out what it really means — and why it matters deeply.
Press Start on Better English: How to Review and Discuss Story-Rich Video Games
Learn how to review, analyze, and discuss narrative-driven video games in English. From basic opinions to advanced media criticism — a progressive English lesson for gamers at every level.
The Wholly Free Model | Satire Flash Fiction
A creator makes his content completely free, only to face a strike from a union demanding compensation for their labor of listening.
