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This Week’s Theme: Literature and Us
Explore this week’s theme, “Literature and Us” , with new podcasts, articles , and quizzes that reveal why stories are essential in the age of AI. Plus, launch our new 10-episode series, “The Story of Literature: A Global Journey”, and discover the power of storytelling.
Theme of the Week: Peace — Why It Matters and How You Can Explore It with English Plus
Discover English Plus’ Theme of the Week: Peace. From inspiring podcasts and in-depth magazine articles to interactive quizzes and thought-provoking reflections, join us in exploring why peace is more than a dream—it’s the only way forward.
Welcome to Infodemic Week: Your Ultimate Survival Guide to the Modern World of Information
Dive into English Plus Podcast’s “Infodemic Week,” a comprehensive series designed to arm you against misinformation. Featuring a 5-part podcast journey, in-depth magazine articles on the misinformation economy and AI deepfakes, and five interactive quizzes to sharpen your critical thinking skills.
Announcing Brain Disorders Week: A Journey of Understanding, Empathy, and Language
This week, starting tomorrow, Monday, September 8th, 2025, we are dedicating our entire platform at English Plus Podcast to one of the most vital and misunderstood topics of our time:
A Special Announcement: The Next Chapter for English Plus
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.
The Story of Angels & Demons
In this editorial, I’m not going to try and be smart and witty; I will talk about the story of my newest album Angels and Demons and how it came to be.
Recent Posts
The Myth of the Starving Artist: Does Scarcity Fuel Creativity, or Kill It?
We romanticize the starving artist myth, but is it a creative truth or a convenient lie? This article dismantles the idea that hardship fuels great art, exploring how the cognitive tax of true scarcity can kill inspiration. Discover why a safety net, not suffering, might be the true key to unlocking our world’s greatest creative potential.
The Grammar of Judgment: How We Build Poverty’s Walls with Words
How do words like “handout” versus “lifeline” shape our reality? This article explores the subtle grammar of judgment we use when discussing poverty, revealing how our vocabulary can build invisible walls of stigma. Discover how the connection between language and poverty impacts perception and policy, and ask yourself: if we changed our words, could we change our world?
The Story of Grameen Bank and Microcredit | Listening Comprehension
Improve your advanced English listening skills for exams like TOEFL and IELTS with this practice test. Listen to a lecture about Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank, and answer 10 comprehension questions.
The Many Faces of Poverty: Why Income Is Only Half the Story
Poverty isn’t just about a lack of money. Explore the concept of multidimensional poverty and discover why access to healthcare, education, and clean water reveals the true reality of global inequality.
The Antidote to Polarization: Can Critical Thinking Heal Our Divided World?
Explore how the decline of critical thinking fuels political polarization and social media echo chambers. Discover how intellectual humility and good-faith arguments can help heal our divisions and strengthen democracy.
The Examined Life: Applying Critical Thinking to Your Health, Finances, and Happiness
Take critical thinking out of the abstract and into your daily life. Learn to evaluate wellness fads, avoid financial biases, and use self-reflection to improve your health, wealth, and happiness.