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English Plus

Danny Ballan

Dive into rigorous explorations of the English language, professional communication, and critical thinking. Designed for ambitious learners, university students, and professionals, English Plus goes beyond vocabulary to deliver practical knowledge that empowers your academic and career journey. The flagship audio experience hosted by Danny Ballan.This show is brought to you by CES (Cadmus Education Studios): Shaping the Future of Learning.

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1,300 episodes

  1. Hold Space for Someone | The Weight of an Empty Room - FLOW | For the Love Of Words 8:21
  2. Stories | The Trail of Tears 36:07
  3. Is AI the Real Thief? Signatures, Bullets, and the Trust Nobody Reported Stolen 42:39
  4. Stress vs. Burnout: The Science, the WHO Definition, and the English You Need to Talk About It 37:50
  5. FLOW | The Anatomy of Missing Someone: The Arrow, the Missing Limb, and the Empty Wilderness 26:05
  6. The Impact of Social Media on Society and Culture 28:57
  7. UpGrade | Coping with Stress and Mental Fatigue 28:33
  8. FLOW | Опустить руки | The Arms Give Up First 8:59
  9. FLOW | Read the Room | The Language With No Words 8:21
  10. Unlearn | The Flawed Guide to Genuine Growth 30:25
  11. FLOW | Ephemeral | The Beauty That Can't Stay 8:16
  12. FLOW | Kasr al-khatir | The Bone Nobody Can X-Ray 9:19
  13. Elevator | Discussing Diet and Nutrition Trends: The English to Talk About Food, Health, and Hype Without Falling for It 29:32
  14. FLOW | A Drop in the Ocean | What the Ocean Is Made Of 7:39
  15. BML | The Reply-All Requiem | Danny's Petty Manifesto 36:47
  16. BML | Every Conversation Is an Elevator Pitch Now 43:49
  17. BML | Universal High Income Sounds Wonderful Until You Ask Who Signs the Check 44:18
  18. BML | The Boring People Built Everything: Why We Stopped Celebrating Scientists, Poets, and Teachers 35:55
  19. BML | The AI Slop Panic Is Hiding Something: We Already Let Machines Choose What We Consume 48:15
  20. BML | The Brand Called You: When Who You Are Started Beating What You Do | Between the Lines 44:57
  21. Education in the Age of AI 01 | The Factory That Taught Us to Sit Still 34:24
  22. My Life Is Full, Just Not by Your Standards | Between the Lines 36:14
  23. A History of Sex as a Business 10 | Where Do We Go From Here: Laws, Justice, and Human Dignity 17:53
  24. A History of Sex as a Business 09 | The Digital Turn: Platforms, Algorithms, and OnlyFans 17:48
  25. A History of Sex as a Business 08 | The Business Model: How the Industry Actually Works 18:13
  26. A History of Sex as a Business 07 | The 20th Century: Wars, Migration, and the Criminalization Wave 18:24
  27. A History of Sex as a Business 06 | Victorian Shadows: The Underground Economy of the Empire 19:11
  28. A History of Sex as a Business 05 | The Colonial Export: Race, Empire, and the Global Trade 19:35
  29. A History of Sex as a Business 04 | Courtesans, Kings, and the Politics of Pleasure 17:56
  30. A History of Sex as a Business 03 | The Middle Ages: God, Sin, and the Licensed Brothel 23:50
  31. Talking About Childhood Memories in English: Vocabulary, Narrative Tenses & Storytelling Tips 30:29
  32. FLOW | The Beauty That Can't Stay — Ephemeral 9:58
  33. Dead Silence: Why Dismissal Hurts Writers More Than Criticism 22:01
  34. A History of Sex as a Business 02 | Greece, Rome, and the Architecture of Desire 21:44
  35. A History of Sex as a Business 01 | In the Beginning: Sex, Temples, and the First Economies 22:38
  36. Five Years From Now: The Language — and the Logic — of Career Planning 22:57
  37. Weather the Strom | FLOW 9:19
  38. The Superstar Machine: How Fame Really Gets Made (It's Not Luck, and It's Not a Conspiracy) 39:03
  39. Why I Quit Streaming Platforms (And Saved My Sanity) 28:54
  40. Doctor's Orders: The English You Need When Your Body Is Speaking Up 21:27
  41. Does Poetry Matter Anymore? Finding Meaning in a Fast-Paced World 14:46
  42. The Unboxing of Us: Why We Judge People Faster Than Headphones 27:54
  43. Talking Tech: How to Sound Smart (and Human) When Discussing AI 21:34
  44. The Social Media Mirror: Helping Your Teenager See Themselves Clearly Again 1:15:01
  45. The Burden of Tomorrow: Is It a Sin to Just Want to Be Happy? 20:05
  46. The Art of the Con 2 | The Mirror 21:19
  47. The Quiet Rebellion of Nuance: Why We Refuse to Go Viral 22:42
  48. The Art of the Con 1 | The Confidence Game 24:27
  49. The Omniscience Illusion: Why Keep Learning When AI Knows Everything? 20:41
  50. How to Actually Speak English — Fluency, Confidence, and the Skills Nobody Teaches You 49:47