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Jun 12, 2024 • 36min

5 Things I had to Do in My Life To Become Fluent in English (Mindset and Practical Tips for Successful English Learning)

Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale In this podcast episode, I share 5 things I had to do and develop within myself so I could become fluent in English. These things are mostly about your general attitude and approach to English learning. Personally, I believe these 5 things are crucial for anybody looking to become fluent in English. 0:00-1:24 Intro 1:24-2:16 How I came up with the idea for this video 2:16-3:39 #1: Have Constant Exposure to English 3:39-15:52 #2: Be Patient 15:52-23:07 Push Yourself and Your Limits 23:07-26:52 Be a Curious Learner 26:52-33:20 Be a Proactive Learner 33:20-36:11 Conclusion and Outro For private classes, apply here: Private Classes | English with Thiago (teachable.com) Follow my YouTube channel: English with Thiago - YouTube Follow me on Instagram: Thiago Alencar (@teacher.thiagoalencar) • Instagram photos and videos
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Jun 5, 2024 • 31min

How To STOP Translating in Your Head and Start to THINK in ENGLISH (Useful Tips & Insights!)

Discover why constantly translating in your head can harm your English fluency, and learn how to break this habit to start thinking in English. Thiago provides insightful tips on overcoming translation, as well as when it can actually be helpful in certain situations.
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Jun 2, 2024 • 25min

How Many Words in English Did You Review Daily? (Replying to FANS' Comments)

Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale How Many Words in English Did You Review Daily? (Replying To Comments) In this video, Thiago answers 10 questions from YouTube, providing insights on exam strategies, vocabulary building, English literature, and future tenses. Cambridge Placement Test: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/test-your-english/general-english/ 0:00-0:49 Intro 0:49-3:02 Tricky Questions on Exams 3:02-4:33 Important Message 4:33-6:27 Which TV Series Should I Watch? 6:27-11:33 How Much Vocabulary Did You Review? 11:33-14:38 How To Find Out My Level? 14:38-16:09 How To Prep For TOEFL ITP? 16:09-18:24 Tricky Words to Pronounce 18:24-20:07 Literature Books For English Learners 20:07-21:29 Pronouncing The Letter M 21:29-23:09 Present Continuous vs Going To 23:09-24:27 Is "Lots of" Correct? 24:27-25:23 Outro For private classes, apply here: Private Classes | English with Thiago (teachable.com) Follow my YouTube Channel: English with Thiago - YouTube Follow me on Instagram: Thiago Alencar (@teacher.thiagoalencar) • Instagram photos and videos
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May 29, 2024 • 23min

20 BASIC ENGLISH WORDS That Also Have More ADVANCED MEANINGS! (B2+ Vocabulary)

Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 20 BASIC ENGLISH WORDS That Have More ADVANCED MEANINGS! In this episode, Thiago discusses how basic English words can be used in more advanced ways, providing examples and contexts for each word. He also encourages listeners to think about how they can use the words they already know in different ways and contexts. Chapters 0:00-1:38 Intro 1:38-2:24 Run 2:24-3:25 Break 3:25-4:23 Set 4:23-5:28 Light 5:28-6:02 Note 6:02-6:50 Right 6:50-9:04 State 9:04-9:58 Line 9:58-10:30 Form 10:30-11:14 Fine 11:14-12:39 Important Message 12:39-13:32 Bank 13:32-14:28 Power 14:28-15:02 Hard 15:02-15:37 Green 15:37-16:39 Sound 16:39-17:39 Change 17:39-18:18 Watch 18:18-19:05 Plant 19:05-20:01 Check 20:01-20:48 Key 20:48-23:00 Final Tips & Outro Follow my YouTube channel: English with Thiago - YouTube Follow me on Instagram: Thiago Alencar (@teacher.thiagoalencar) • Instagram photos and videos
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May 26, 2024 • 25min

Learn ENGLISH with a SHORT STORY - Frank's Last Case (B2/C1 Vocabulary Level)

Get my pronunciation course on pre-sale: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale Learn ENGLISH with a SHORT STORY - Frank's Last Case (B2/C1 Level) In this episode, Thiago reads a story called 'Frank's Last Case' about a police officer who is about to retire. Thiago also highlights vocabulary words and phrases from the story. Takeaways - The story explores the theme of retirement and the desire for a better life. - Vocabulary words and phrases include 'frowned,' 'barely enough,' 'showing off,' 'catch them red-handed,' and 'thoroughly.' - The story demonstrates the consequences of making unethical choices. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:35 Reading 'Frank's Last Case' 15:11 Vocabulary Highlight: Frowning, Barely Enough, Showing Off & More 22:11 Vocabulary Highlight: Thoroughly Searching 24:09 Conclusion Link to the story: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english/story-zone/b2-c1-stories/franks-last-case-b2/c1 Want to have private classes with me? Apply here: https://englishwiththiago.teachable.com/p/private-classes Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/ Background Music by Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ovioyx Follow My YouTube Channel: English with Thiago - YouTube
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May 22, 2024 • 22min

Write Better in ENGLISH: Tips to Improve Your WRITING Skills & My New Pronunciation Course is Out on Pre-Sale!

Thiago, an expert in English writing skills, shares valuable tips on improving writing. Topics include daily practice, reading, seeking feedback, technology tools, planning, revising, expanding vocabulary, varying sentence structure, experimenting with styles, and joining writing groups. These tips aim to enhance communication, critical thinking, and language learning.
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May 15, 2024 • 38min

Is ENGLISH FLUENCY Enough for SUCCESSFUL LANGUAGE LEARNING? Maybe NOT. Here's Why...

In this episode, Thiago discusses the difference between fluency and proficiency in language learning. He defines fluency as the ability to speak with flow and minimal pauses, while proficiency refers to a person's knowledge and accuracy in the language. Thiago emphasizes the importance of developing both fluency and proficiency and provides tips for improving each. Thiago encourages learners to focus on their individual needs and find a balance between fluency and proficiency. Takeaways 1) Fluency is the ability to speak with flow and minimal pauses, while proficiency refers to a person's knowledge and accuracy in the language. 2) Developing both fluency and proficiency is important in language learning. 3) Tips for improving fluency include listening extensively, speaking regularly, learning pronunciation and connected speech and recording and listening to yourself. 4) To improve proficiency, focus on studying grammar, expanding vocabulary, reading extensively, and preparing for proficiency exams. Chapters 0:00-2:48 Introduction2:48-11:43 What is Fluency?11:43-21:28 What is Proficiency?21:28-27:04 Food for Thought27:04-31:06 Tips to Improve Fluency31:06-34:12 Tips to Improve Proficiency34:12-38:00 Final Tips38:00-38:29 Outro Want to have private classes with me? Apply here: https://englishwiththiago.teachable.com/p/private-classes Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/ Follow my YouTube channel: English with Thiago - YouTube
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May 12, 2024 • 23min

How To Pronounce the TH SOUND in ENGLISH (Voiceless TH vs Voiced TH) - English Pronunciation Lesson

In this episode, Thiago discusses the TH sound in English. He explains that there are two sounds for TH: voiceless and voiced. He provides examples and practice exercises for both sounds. Thiago also mentions some exceptions to the TH pronunciation and demonstrates how to connect TH sounds in words and sentences. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of practicing the correct TH sound, but also noting that mispronouncing it may not greatly impact communication. Takeaways - The TH sound in English has two variations: voiceless and voiced. - To pronounce the voiceless TH, place the tip of your tongue between your teeth and push out air. - To pronounce the voiced TH, place the tip of your tongue between your teeth and activate your vocal cords. - Practice pronouncing words and sentences with the TH sound to improve your pronunciation. - There are some exceptions to the TH pronunciation, such as "Thomas" and "Thailand". - When connecting TH sounds in words and sentences, be mindful of the correct pronunciation. Chapters 0:00-1:16 Intro 1:16-4:04 TH Sounds: Explanation 4:04-10:09 Voiceless TH: Practice 10:09-16:40 Voiced TH: Practice 16:40-18:47 TH in Connected Speech 18:47-20:50 TH in Natural Speech 20:50-22:57 Closing thoughts & Outro Want to have private classes with me? Apply here: https://englishwiththiago.teachable.com/p/private-classes Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/ Follow my YouTube channel: English with Thiago - YouTube
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May 8, 2024 • 47min

How I Improved My FLUENCY In ENGLISH With MOVIES and TV Series (My Personal Method with Examples)

In this episode, Thiago discusses his personal method for learning English with movies and TV series. He emphasizes the importance of being active and intentional in the learning process, rather than passively consuming content. Thiago provides step-by-step instructions for using movies and TV series to improve pronunciation, learn vocabulary, and contextualize language. He also highlights the benefits of observing native speakers and the variety of genres available for language learning. Thiago encourages learners to incorporate movies and TV series into their study routine on a daily basis for short periods of time. Takeaways - Incorporate movies and TV series into your study routine to improve English skills - Be active and intentional in your approach, rather than passively consuming content - Focus on pronunciation, vocabulary, and contextualizing language - Watch short clips and extract at least one takeaway from each session - Practice regularly, even for just a few minutes a day 0:00-1:10 Intro1:10-8:53 Why Learn English with Movies & TV Series?8:53-12:51 Active vs Passive Learning12:51-17:24 Method: The Mindset17:24-19:00 Step 1: Looking from above19:00-24:02 Step 2: The Pronunciation24:02-27:15 The Vocabulary27:15-32:01 Contextualizing32:01-33:26 Quick Recap33:26-42:33 Let's Practice!42:33-47:08 Parting Words and Outro Want to have private classes with me? Apply here: https://englishwiththiago.teachable.com/p/private-classes Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/ Follow my YouTube Channel: English with Thiago - YouTube
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May 5, 2024 • 16min

How Do You Learn? Learn English & Books (Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker) with Vocabulary Explanations

Author Peter Drucker shares insights on self-management in the podcast. The importance of knowing how you learn best, managing oneself, and personal development are discussed. Tips for English learners on implementing effective strategies in their fluency journey are highlighted.

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