English with Thiago 7 Things You Should NEVER Do To Become FLUENT in English (Mistakes To Avoid)
Sep 17, 2025
Discover the seven key reasons learners often struggle with English fluency. Thiago emphasizes the importance of mindset, urging students to embrace discomfort and ditch excuses. He highlights the value of genuine interest in practice, focusing on substantial progress rather than just activity. With twenty years of teaching experience, he shares practical insights on using tools effectively while mastering the foundational principles for success. Get ready to transform your approach and reach your fluency goals faster!
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Awkwardness Signals Growth
- Feeling silly when practicing shows you're growing and developing your English persona.
- Embrace initial awkwardness instead of stopping when practice feels fake.
Student Stopped Shadowing Scenes
- Thiago tells the story of Alex who felt silly shadowing lines from The Office and stopped practicing.
- The teacher compares this to learning to dance where awkwardness precedes competence.
Excuses Expand, Progress Shrinks
- Excuses consume creative energy that could drive progress in English learning.
- Focus on actions instead of reasons you can't improve to change outcomes.