Understand the meaning of “profundity” and how to use it effectively. Learn when to use this word to describe depth, wisdom, and insight.

Understand the meaning of “profundity” and how to use it effectively. Learn when to use this word to describe depth, wisdom, and insight.
Understand the concept of a fallacy – a flaw in reasoning. Learn to identify common types of fallacies and avoid them in your own arguments.
Explore the meaning of “opulent” and learn when to use this word to describe lavishness. Discover appropriate and less suitable contexts with examples.
Is something impervious to water, criticism, or change? Explore the meaning of “impervious,” how to use it correctly, and when to choose a different word.
Learn the meaning of the word “extol” and discover when to use it for powerful praise – and when it might be overkill. Get examples and alternatives!
What does “ascetic” mean? Learn about the philosophy of asceticism, its historical roots, modern applications, and how the word is used.
What does “aberration” mean? Learn the definition, when to use it correctly (and when not to), plus synonyms and real-life examples.
What does “quotidian” mean? Discover the nuances of this word and when to use it to describe the ordinary and the extraordinary.
Understand the meaning of “jingoism”, its historical roots, and the dangers of this extreme form of nationalism. Learn when it’s appropriate (and inappropriate) to use the term.
Learn the meaning of “obsequious,” why it’s often seen negatively, and how to spot this overly flattering behavior in everyday life.
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.
Develop a reading habit and improve your English listening! A friendly librarian gives five practical tips. Includes script, vocabulary, and a 10-question quiz for exam prep.
In our final episode, we look at the state of literature in our interconnected world. We explore how themes of migration, diaspora, and hybrid identities have come to the forefront. Featuring authors from Oceania, the Caribbean, and the global diaspora, we discuss how technology and globalization are shaping the future of storytelling and creating a truly “world” literature.
This episode celebrates the immense diversity of African literature, from the ancient oral storytelling traditions of the Griots to the powerful emergence of post-colonial writing. We’ll discuss how authors like Chinua Achebe, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie have used literature to reclaim their history, grapple with the legacy of colonialism, and forge new identities.
We explore the vibrant and revolutionary literature of Latin America in the 20th century. This episode discusses how a generation of writers like Borges, García Márquez, and Allende blended indigenous mythology, political turmoil, and surrealism to create “Magical Realism”—a unique literary style that captured the complex reality of a continent.