Is poetry dead, or has it just changed its address? Join the Editor-in-Chief of English Plus Magazine as we explore why poetry still matters, the power of words, and how to find deeper meaning in a world of fleeting trends.
The Unboxing of Us: Why We Judge People Faster Than Headphones
We spend weeks researching tech gadgets, yet we judge complex human beings in exactly seven seconds. English Plus Magazine’s Danny explores the trap of first impressions, why our brains rely on snap judgments, and how to discover the incredible people we’ve been missing out on.
Talking Tech: How to Sound Smart (and Human) When Discussing AI
Dive into the language of artificial intelligence and the future of technology. In this episode, you’ll master vocabulary, expressions, and speaking strategies that let you discuss AI confidently — from casual chats to professional conversations.
The Burden of Tomorrow: Is It a Sin to Just Want to Be Happy?
Are we obligated to sacrifice our present happiness for future generations? The Editor-in-Chief of English Plus explores the tension between just wanting a good life and the crushing weight of tomorrow.
Why Nuance Matters: Choosing Truth Over Viral Outrage
In an internet ecosystem fueled by outrage, polarization, and clickbait, why bother creating thoughtful content about the complex grey areas of life? Join the Editor-in-Chief of English Plus as we explore why nuance, critical thinking, and empathy are the ultimate acts of modern rebellion.
The Art of the Con 1 | The Confidence Game
Where the word “con” really comes from, why first impressions are decided in milliseconds, and how to build instant rapport and read a room — the first job in your apprenticeship.
The Omniscience Illusion: Why Keep Learning When AI Knows Everything?
AI can answer any question in seconds, so why bother learning? Explore the cognitive, psychological, and deeply human reasons we must keep pushing our minds—and how we need to learn differently in the age of artificial intelligence.
Lost in the Terminal? How to Navigate Any Airport in the World — And Sound Like You Know What You’re Doing
Master the vocabulary, phrases, and real-life strategies you need to navigate any airport confidently. From check-in to boarding gate, this progressive English lesson takes you from A1 to C2 — with a few laughs along the way.
How to Apologize in English and Actually Mean It: The Words That Repair, From Simple Sorry to Sincere Amends
Learn the English of a real apology, the vocabulary, grammar, and phrasing that repair relationships rather than dodge blame, from a simple sorry all the way to a sincere, advanced act of making amends.
How to Prepare for a Job Interview in English: The Words, Phrases, and Confidence to Get Hired
Master the English you need to ace a job interview, from basic introductions to advanced storytelling about your strengths, with grammar, phrasing, and real confidence-building tips at every level.
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Imperturbable — The Art of the Unshakeable Inner Calm
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Stand the Test of Time: What Survives When Everything Else Falls Away
Time is the most honest critic there is. It doesn’t respond to marketing, or prestige, or the enthusiasm of the moment. What stands the test of time does so because it’s genuinely worth keeping. This episode explores one of the most quietly profound phrases in English: and what it reveals about value, durability, and what actually lasts.
Gossamer — The Word for Things Almost Too Light to Exist
Gossamer is one of English’s most delicate words — for things that are barely there, almost transparent, threaded from light and air. But don’t mistake delicate for weak. In this episode, we find the strength in the almost-invisible.
Sink or Swim: When the Deep End Is the Only Teacher
Some lessons can only be learned in the water. ‘Sink or swim’ is one of the most uncompromising expressions in English: stark, demanding, and surprisingly generous in what it believes about human capability. This episode explores the philosophy hidden in two small words.
Pareidolia — The Human Need to Find Faces in Everything
You’ve seen a face in a cloud, a shape in a stain, a pattern in the chaos. That’s not imagination — it’s one of the most deeply human things your brain does. The word for it is pareidolia, and it says something profound about how we’re wired.
Peace of Mind: The One Thing Worth Chasing That Can’t Be Bought
We spend enormous amounts of energy on things we hope will eventually give us this. ‘Peace of mind’ is one of the oldest and most sought-after states in human experience: and one of the most misunderstood. This episode explores what it really is, where it actually comes from, and why so many of our strategies for finding it are aimed at the wrong thing.