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Articles of general interest plus articles and tips for learning English
The Exponential Curve: Why We Always Think We Are Here
An exploration of why every generation believes it's living through the most rapid period of change, and what the exponential curve of human development really tells us.
Why You Should Learn English Alone Before You Learn It With a Teacher
Why building foundational skills independently maximizes the value of personalized instruction when you eventually work with a native teacher.
Are We Planning Our Own Death? The Uncomfortable Future of Medicine
An exploration of placebo and nocebo effects, epigenetics, and how societal expectations and internal narratives shape our physical health and aging.
What Colombia Has Taught Me About Being Human
Sixteen years in Colombia: reflections on rules, compassion, democracy, and what successful societies actually mean.
Stop Beating Yourself Up: The Most Dangerous Voice You Hear Every Day
A reflection on how our inner voice affects our confidence and learning: why being kind to yourself is fundamental to success.
The Most Dangerous Words in the World: "Everyone Knows That"
A reflection on conformity, the Asch Experiment, and the Tenth Man Principle: why the majority opinion is not always the correct one.
🎙️ The Sound of Privilege: Why Your Accent Still Matters
Growing up in Britain, the author reveals how accents act as an invisible class system—filtering opportunities long before anyone reaches the interview.
🧠 The Grammar Myth: Why Studying Rules Won't Make You Fluent
Discover why conscious grammar memorization fails and how your subconscious mind naturally acquires language through pattern recognition and meaningful exposure.
🚗 Bogotá to Melgar: A Two-Hour Journey That Explains the World
Discover how a 2,600-meter descent serves as a living laboratory, revealing how geography, climate, and altitude compress vast distances to shape human behavior and the overall pace of life.
Why Do Teams That Have Already Won Keep Winning? The Hidden Psychology of Success
Discover how subconscious programming and neuroscience dictate split-second decisions in high-stakes football finals.
How to Lose the Fear of Speaking English (Even if You Feel You Know Nothing)
Discover practical tips and uncomfortable truths to overcome paralysis, embrace mistakes, and build real speaking confidence.
Don't Take Selfies!
Why the selfie habit changes how we experience reality, and the danger when experiences only matter if others witness them.
The Evolution of Mumbling
What if 'bad speaking' wasn't a degradation of language, but a natural evolution toward more efficient communication?
Between What You Hear and What You Understand… Lives Your Brain
"I understand everything… but when natives speak, I'm lost." Discover the truth about listening and speaking English, and why you might be learning wrong...
The Universe Within You: Reality Is a Dream Your Brain Weaves
What if your experience of reality isn't a direct reflection of the world, but a model constructed by your brain? Find out here...
English for Beginners: What to Learn in Your First Month
Discover exactly what to learn in your first month of English without feeling overwhelmed or wasting time on unnecessary content...
Why You Shouldn't Translate Everything
Mental translation can sabotage your progress toward fluency. We explain how to break that habit and start thinking in English.
The 20 English Phrases You Need for Traveling
Traveling to another country without knowing English can be stressful. But here is the good news: you don't need to know the entire language...
How to Learn English from Scratch Without Paying for Expensive Courses
Learning English from scratch can seem expensive or intimidating. But the reality is different: it is possible to learn English without overpaying...
Can You Really Learn English After 30?
If you are over 30 and have ever thought 'it's too late to learn English,' you are not alone. It's a very common idea...