In this intimate and uninhibited episode of Learning English with Human Beans, Alice and Marc confess their most embarrassing moments: the infamous nervous giggle (or “church giggle” in English). From a spilled cup of coffee to a disastrous job interview, find out why our brains decide to betray us in public.

Spoiler: you’re not a bad person—it’s science! On the agenda: the relief theory, the mirror neuron trap, tips for regaining control, and, of course, natural English vocabulary to get you out of any awkward situation.

When music turns into colors, what else is your brain hiding?

In this episode of Learning English with Human Beans, Alice discovers that the way she experiences music may be a real neurological phenomenon: synesthesia. Together with Marc, they explore the science, the creativity, and the strange beauty of hearing sound as color.

Have you ever poured your heart out to an algorithm at midnight?

In this episode of Learning English with Human Beans, Alice confesses her new, slightly embarrassing habit: using AI as a digital diary and emotional sounding board. Together with Marc, they dive into the fascinating psychology behind this silent trend.

AI is always awake, perfectly objective, and completely judgment-free—making it a surprisingly powerful tool to calm your nervous system. But there is a hidden cost. From the illusion of the ELIZA effect to the dangers of "frictionless" relationships and data privacy nightmares, we unpack what really happens when we trade messy human connection for algorithmic comfort.