Speak Up Series Episode 1

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In This Episode:

Introduction to Speak Up! – Why practice is the key to mastering English conversations.

Greetings and Introductions – How to break the ice with ease.

Weather Talk & Small Talk – Starting conversations with common topics.

Ordering Food & Drinks – Navigate restaurants and cafes without stress.

Asking for Directions – Get where you need to go with confidence.

Tips for Practicing Alone – Shadowing and setting SMART goals.

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The Brand Called You: When Who You Are Started Beating What You Do

Aug 10, 2026 | Letter from the Editor, Between the Lines

There was a moment when who you are started mattering more than how good you are. Here’s what changed, what we gained, and the quiet bill now coming due.

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Do I Have to Be a Full-Time Writer to Call Myself a Writer?

Aug 6, 2026 | Letter from the Editor

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A History of Sex as a Business 10 | Where Do We Go From Here: Laws, Justice, and Human Dignity

Aug 3, 2026 | A History of Sex as a Business

This is part 10 of 10 in The Oldest Profession

Five thousand years of history bring us to the hardest questions: what policies actually protect people, what evidence says about different approaches, and what it would mean to organize our response to commercial sex around the genuine interests of the most vulnerable people involved.

A History of Sex as a Business 09 | The Digital Turn: Platforms, Algorithms, and OnlyFans

Aug 3, 2026 | A History of Sex as a Business

This is part 9 of 10 in The Oldest Profession

The internet transformed commercial sex as radically as anything since the industrial revolution — enabling greater autonomy for some, creating new vectors for exploitation for others, and producing a legislative and ethical landscape that nobody has figured out how to navigate. This episode examines FOSTA-SESTA, OnlyFans, the trafficking-platform debate, and where we actually stand.

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