Series
Season
The Psychology of Money
Learn English Through Financial Psychology
The Psychology of Money season follows Leo, a young man in Cali, Colombia, as he discovers how our minds trick us when it comes to money — and you learn English along the way. Guided by the wise Ms. Evelyn Reed, Leo confronts emotional spending, inherited beliefs, loss aversion, social pressure, and the hidden biases that shape every financial decision.
This season covers 8 episodes across two parts. Part I: Traps We Fall Into (Episodes 1-4) explores common emotional and social pitfalls. Part II: Common Biases (Episodes 5-8) dives into cognitive biases that affect how we spend, save, and invest. Every episode uses the Comprehensible Input (CI) and i+1 method to build vocabulary and grammar naturally through engaging stories. Designed for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners.
Part I: Traps We Fall Into
01. Leo’s Impulse Buy
Leo buys noise-canceling headphones on impulse and regrets it. B1 ESL on emotional spending and needs vs wants.
02. Old Family Sayings
Leo reconciles conflicting money beliefs from his family. B2 ESL on inherited financial mindsets.
03. The Pain of Losing Out
Leo wins $100 then loses $50 — and the loss hurts more. B2 ESL on loss aversion and gain-seeking behavior.
04. Maya’s New Phone
Leo feels social pressure to upgrade his phone. B1 ESL on keeping up with others and true wealth.
Part II: Common Biases
05. The Unchanged Bank Account
Leo sticks with a fee-charging bank account out of inertia. B1 ESL on status quo bias and the cost of inaction.
06. The Sure Thing Investment
Leo boasts “I knew it!” after a stock goes up — but did he really? B2 ESL on hindsight bias.
07. The Discounted Sweater
Leo buys a “70% off” sweater without checking its true value. B1 ESL on anchoring bias.
08. Birthday Money vs Work Money
Leo treats birthday money differently from earned money. B1 ESL on mental accounting and fungibility.
Start Your Journey
Ready to improve your English while mastering the psychology of money? Start with Episode 1: Leo’s Impulse Buy and follow Leo from a regretful purchase to understanding the hidden forces that drive every spending decision. Listen on Profe Radio, watch on ProfeTV, and discuss with other learners in our learning community.