English with Thiago

Fix 90% of Your "Baby English" Problems in 30 Days

Dec 11, 2025
Explore why our minds go blank when speaking English and how a rich mental library can change that. Delve into the importance of consuming deep, meaningful content like classic literature and films to elevate your language skills. Thiago contrasts shallow media with the need for intellectual depth in conversations. He emphasizes the benefits of thoughtful music and significant themes found in classics. Finally, discover strategies to actively engage with your learning material for more profound fluency.
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Blank Mind Means Empty Mental Library

  • Your mind goes blank not from missing words but from lacking ideas in English.
  • Thiago calls this empty repository your "mental library" that must be filled to speak deeply.
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Build A Second-Language Inner World

  • Advanced fluency requires an inner world in the second language, not just vocabulary.
  • Thiago stresses you likely have a rich native-language library but must build one in English.
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Advanced Levels Require Intellectual Depth

  • B1 focuses on survival and functional tasks while B2/C1 demand intellectual depth.
  • Advanced users must handle abstract topics, nuance, and persuasion in English.
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