Explore the meaning of the proverb “Every dog has its day.” Learn when to use it for encouragement and when a different approach might be better.
Explore the meaning of the proverb “Every dog has its day.” Learn when to use it for encouragement and when a different approach might be better.
Is “early to bed, early to rise” the key to success? We look at this old saying, what it means, and when it might (or might not) be good advice.
Understand the proverb “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater” – explore its meaning, when to use it wisely, and when it might mislead.
Understand the timeless wisdom of “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” Learn when to diversify and the rare times when focusing all your resources makes sense.
Explore the power of the Golden Rule – “Do unto others…” – with examples of its wise application and potential limitations.
Understand the meaning of “discretion is the better part of valor.” Learn when to use this proverb wisely and when a bolder approach is needed.
Learn the meaning of “Cut your coat according to your cloth” and discover when to apply this proverb for wiser financial decisions.
Is “curiosity killed the cat” a dangerous warning or a call for exploration? Learn the proverb’s meaning, uses, and when you should embrace your curiosity instead.
Explore the proverb “Charity begins at home.” Learn its meaning, appropriate uses, and when it might be misapplied.
Is family always first? Explore the meaning of “blood is thicker than water,” when its use is appropriate, and when it might be challenged.
Boost your listening and critical thinking skills for the SAT, TOEFL, and IELTS by studying the Sherlock Holmes method. Includes a full listening lecture, vocabulary, and a 10-question quiz.
Explore the fascinating history of critical thinking, from the Socratic method in ancient Greece to the development of the scientific method. Learn how questioning dogma has fueled human progress for centuries.
Feeling overwhelmed by information? Join the English Plus Podcast for Critical Thinking Week. Learn to spot fallacies, challenge biases, and get a practical toolkit to sharpen your mind.
Explore the debate: Should we read a book on its own, or does an author’s biography add profound meaning? Discover how the lives of Tolkien, Woolf, and Baldwin shaped their timeless works.
Ever wonder where innovation comes from? Explore how asking “Imagine what if” – a practice rooted in literature – has shaped our reality, from technology to social change, and how you can use it to rewrite your own world.
A deep dive into the intersection of AI and literature. We explore if AI can be truly creative, the philosophical questions of authorship, and how AI might augment—not replace—human writers.