I'm so excited for this topic, because today we're looking at Cognitive Biases. This is how our brains can trick us into certain beliefs and behaviours. Learn about things like the Sunk Cost Fallacy, Loss Aversion, Confirmation Bias, and more! We'll be talking about examples of how these things can affect our views and beliefs, as well as how you can use ... Show More
Nov 19
#351 British vs American Phrasal Verbs with Jesús Flórez
<p>Jesús returns for another episode, but this time we challenge each other with some phrasal verbs from America and Britain. We each have a secret list of 5 phrasal verbs, and our goal is to share one that the other doesn't know.</p><p>While talking, we discover whether the ... Show More
1h 12m
Feb 2025
Brain Rot: Reclaim Your Focus in the Digital Age
<p>In this enlightening episode of English Plus Podcast, we dive into the phenomenon of brain rot—the subtle erosion of our ability to focus and think deeply in today’s digital age. We explore how constant notifications, endless scrolling, and rapid-fire information are transform ... Show More
12m 10s
Apr 2024
My Biggest Takeaway After 100 Podcast Episodes
<p class="MsoNormal">Well, we did it! 100 podcast episodes in the books.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Whether you just started listening or you've been with me since day one, I can't thank you enough. On today's episode, I'll share with you my biggest takeaway after 100 episodes.</p> ... Show More
25m 11s
Feb 2025
244: Three Ways You May Be Cognitively Overloading Your Students
<p dir="ltr">When we make certain choices, often without even realizing it, we can turn a teaching moment from one that should be clear into one that's confusing. Luckily, these choices are pretty easy to spot and fix once we know what to look for, and cognitive science can help ... Show More
40m 18s