Is “better safe than sorry” always the best approach? Learn the meaning of this proverb, when to use it wisely, and when a little risk might be worthwhile.
Beauty is Only Skin Deep: Meaning and When to Use It
Is beauty only a surface-level thing? Explore the proverb “beauty is only skin deep” with examples of when to use it (and when not to).
Bad News Travels Fast: Understanding the Proverb
Is it true that bad news spreads faster? Explore the meaning of this proverb, when it applies, and when it doesn’t.
The Power and Limits of “Ask and You Shall Receive”
Explore the wisdom of “Ask and you shall receive.” Learn when to apply this proverb for success, and when a different approach might be better.
Understanding Karma: The Proverb “As You Sow, So Shall You Reap”
Explore the proverb “As you sow, so shall you reap.” Learn its meaning, real-world examples, appropriate usage, and the concept of karma.
An Ounce of Prevention: The Timeless Wisdom of Proactive Problem-Solving
Explore the power of the “ounce of prevention” proverb. Learn when it applies best and how to use proactive thinking for happier, healthier living.
An Apple a Day: Fact or Fiction? Exploring an Old Proverb
Is “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” just an old wives’ tale? Discover the health benefits of apples and when this proverb holds true…and when it doesn’t.
All That Glitters Is Not Gold: Unraveling a Timeless Proverb
What does “all that glitters is not gold” mean? Explore the wisdom of this proverb, when to use it, and when it might miss the mark.
“All’s Fair in Love and War”: Dangerous Proverb or Misunderstood?
We dissect the proverb “all’s fair in love and war.” Does it hold up? Learn when it’s misapplied, and how to navigate love and conflict with integrity.
“All Good Things Must Come to an End”: Embracing Impermanence
Is the “all good things must come to an end” proverb pessimistic? Explore the meaning, appropriate usage, and finding the beauty in endings and new beginnings.
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Can We Build Bridges with Art? A Quiz on the New Language of Cultural Heritage
Move beyond the old debates. This engaging quiz teaches you the positive, forward-looking vocabulary of cultural heritage, including ‘repatriation,’ ‘provenance,’ and ‘digital preservation.’
The Missing Pieces: How Cultural Repatriation Is Building a New Future
Move beyond the “stolen art” debate. Discover how cultural repatriation is not an end, but a beginning for healing cultural trauma, building mutual respect, and forging new, equitable global partnerships.
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What shapes your modern identity? Is it “Westernization” or just… evolution? This column explores the feeling of being “in-between,” and asks if loving global art, ideas, and music means losing your roots—or simply building a more complex self.
Land Grabbing vs. Sustainable Investment: Securing Local Rights | Listening Comprehension
Explore the complex issue of foreign land acquisition. This advanced listening practice (IELTS/TOEFL) examines ‘land grabbing’ and contrasts it with solutions like community ownership and legal frameworks.
The 1953 Iranian Coup: Operation Ajax and a Geopolitical Turning Point | Listening Comprehension
An advanced listening practice (IELTS/TOEFL) analyzing the 1953 Iranian coup (Operation Ajax). Understand the “how and why” behind Mossadegh’s overthrow and its long-term impact.