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🎯Get my pronunciation course: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 🔒Join my private community: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community 📖50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook 💖Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChN7HW1AJ4GWtPiBMLD8Tsg/join ⭐Want to be featured in The Learner's Corner? 🎙️Send me a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/englishwiththiago ✍️Write me an email at: hello.teacherthiago@gmail.com 📱Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/ 📱Get 50% off of ELSA premium membership for one year: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiagopremium 📱Download ELSA and get 7 days membership for free: https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Summary In this episode, Thiago Alencar discusses the complexities of phrasal verbs in English, providing listeners with essential insights into their meanings, usage, and the importance of context. He outlines five key points that learners must understand: the distinction between literal and figurative meanings, the difference between separable and inseparable phrasal verbs, the common patterns associated with certain particles, the significance of context in understanding usage, and the necessity of practice and exposure to master phrasal verbs. The episode also features success stories from learners, emphasizing the journey of language acquisition. Takeaways Phrasal verbs can be challenging to learn. Understanding the meaning of phrasal verbs is crucial. Literal phrasal verbs are easier to grasp than figurative ones. Context is key in understanding phrasal verbs. Separable phrasal verbs can be split, while inseparable ones cannot. Common patterns exist among phrasal verbs and their particles. Practice and exposure are essential for mastering phrasal verbs. Listening to native speakers helps in learning phrasal verbs. Don't be afraid to make mistakes while learning. Start with common phrasal verbs and gradually expand your knowledge. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Phrasal Verbs 01:55 Understanding Literal vs. Figurative Phrasal Verbs 09:51 Separable vs. Inseparable Phrasal Verbs 17:39 Common Patterns in Phrasal Verbs 21:00 The Importance of Context 22:46 Practice and Exposure to Phrasal Verbs 25:23 Learner's Corner: Success Stories Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher.thiagoalencar

Discover the common challenges English learners face when watching movies and TV shows. The disconnect between classroom language and casual, slang-filled dialogue is a major hurdle. Pronunciation and connected speech often complicate understanding. Gain practical strategies like shadowing to boost listening skills. Learn the importance of grasping vocabulary in context to improve retention. Community feedback highlights the benefits of targeted pronunciation practice, reinforcing the shared journey of language learning.

🔒Join my private community: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community 🎯Get my pronunciation course: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 📖50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook 💖Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChN7HW1AJ4GWtPiBMLD8Tsg/join ⭐Want to be featured in The Learner's Corner? 🎙️Send me a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/englishwiththiago ✍️Write me an email at: hello.teacherthiago@gmail.com 📱Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/ 📱Get 50% off of ELSA premium membership for one year: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiagopremium 📱Download ELSA and get 7 days membership for free: https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Summary In this episode, Thiago Alencar shares the one thing he believes to be the number one thing for every English learner to succeed: Awareness. He breaks down the concept of awareness into 5 main components and how they directly relate to successful English learning. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Awareness in Language Learning 03:07 Defining Awareness and Its Components 03:43 Conscious vs. Unconscious Awareness 07:37 Knowledge and Understanding in Language Learning 09:56 Internal and External Awareness 15:54 Perception in Learning 19:32 Attention in Learning 24:30 Practical Tips for Enhancing Awareness 35:59 The Learner's Corner & Outro Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher.thiagoalencar Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/

🔒Join my private community: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community 🎯Get my pronunciation course: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 📖50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook 💖Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChN7HW1AJ4GWtPiBMLD8Tsg/join ⭐Want to be featured in The Learner's Corner? 🎙️Send me a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/englishwiththiago ✍️Write me an email at: hello.teacherthiago@gmail.com 📱Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/ 📱Get 50% off of ELSA premium membership for one year: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiagopremium 📱Download ELSA and get 7 days membership for free: https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Summary In this episode, Thiago Alencar discusses the challenges of English pronunciation, highlighting four main reasons: the variety of accents, the non-phonetic nature of the language, the need to master individual sounds, and the importance of connected speech. He provides practical tips for learners to improve their pronunciation skills, emphasizing the significance of listening and practice. Chapters 00:00 Intro & Variety of Accents 05:49 The Non-Phonetic Nature of English 08:48 Mastering Individual Sounds in English 11:39 The Importance of Connected Speech 14:46 The Learner's Corner & Outro Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher.thiagoalencar Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/

🔒Join my private community: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community 🎯Get my pronunciation course: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 📖50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook 💖Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChN7HW1AJ4GWtPiBMLD8Tsg/join ⭐Want to be featured in The Learner's Corner? 🎙️Send me a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/englishwiththiago ✍️Write me an email at: hello.teacherthiago@gmail.com 📱Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/ 📱Get 50% off of ELSA premium membership for one year: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiagopremium 📱Download ELSA and get 7 days membership for free: https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Summary In this episode, Thiago Alencar shares practical tips for learning English alone. He emphasizes the importance of assessing one's current routine, the balance of input and output in language learning, and the benefits of reading aloud and writing longhand. He also discusses leveraging media and developing a reading habit, as well as creative ways to practice speaking alone. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Learning English Alone 02:26 Assessing Your Current Routine 04:49 The Importance of Input and Output 07:02 Reading Aloud for Better Fluency 10:10 Writing Longhand for Deeper Learning 14:38 Leveraging Media for Language Acquisition 20:59 Developing a Reading Habit 23:46 Practicing Speaking Alone 29:30 The Learner's Corner and Outro Follow me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher.thiagoalencar Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/

Discover the common mistakes that English learners make, from subject-verb agreement to the tricky world of prepositions. Unravel the distinction between errors and slips, and learn how distractions can impact language skills. Get practical tips on mastering articles, verb tenses, and understanding countable versus uncountable nouns. This discussion encourages immersion and practice to boost fluency. Embrace the journey of language learning and reflect on how proficiency progression changes the types of mistakes made.

Join my Private Community: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community Get my pronunciation course: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook Get 50% off of ELSA premium membership for one year: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiagopremium Download ELSA and get 7 days membership for free: https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Summary In this episode, Thiago Alencar shares seven essential tips for keeping conversations flowing in English. He emphasizes the importance of asking open-ended questions, engaging actively, and practicing conversational skills. The discussion also covers how to navigate difficult conversations and the significance of mutual engagement in dialogue. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Conversational Skills 03:09 Effective Questioning Techniques 06:13 Engagement and Active Listening 09:07 Navigating Difficult Conversations Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher.thiagoalencar?sub_confirmation=1 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/

Join my Private Community: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community Get my pronunciation course: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook Get 50% off of ELSA premium membership for one year: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiagopremium Download ELSA and get 7 days membership for free: https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Summary In this episode, Thiago shares seven signs that showed him he was on the right path to becoming fluent in English. The signs include dreaming in English, obsessing over the language, having conversations with native speakers, consuming more demanding content, understanding language from movies and music, achieving things that were previously difficult, and receiving positive feedback about his English skills. Thiago encourages listeners to reflect on these signs and consider their own progress in learning English. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Dreaming in English 04:19 Obsessing Over English 10:02 Conversing with Native Speakers 12:26 Consuming Challenging Content 16:33 Understanding Language from Movies and Music 21:32 Achieving Goals 24:55 Receiving Positive Feedback Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher.thiagoalencar Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/

Discover innovative ways to remember English vocabulary with personal strategies! Learn how contextual usage can enhance your memorization by connecting words to real-life experiences. Explore practical tips like reading extensively and speaking with confidence. Thiago emphasizes active engagement and the use of online resources to boost your vocabulary. Dive into the world of collocations for even more effective learning!

Join my Private Community: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community Get my pronunciation course: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook Get 50% off of ELSA premium membership for one year: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiagopremium Download ELSA and get 7 days membership for free: https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Summary In this conversation, Thiago Alencar reacts to an interview with Keanu Reeves and analyzes his English language usage. Keanu Reeves discusses various topics, including his personal preferences. Thiago also points out the use of passive voice, pronunciation of words, and highlights Keanu's likability and relaxed demeanor throughout the interview. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Getting to know Keanu Reeves 03:58 What is the best sandwich? 07:24 What's one thing you own you should throw out? 09:37 What is the scariest animal? 09:58 Apples or oranges? 10:06 Have you ever asked someone for their autograph? 15:44 What do you think happens when we die? 16:51 Favorite action movie? 17:50 Window or aisle? 18:44 Favorite smell? 20:08 Cats or dogs? 20:15 One song 20:55 Your life in five words 21:54 Impressions and conclusion Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teacher.thiagoalencar Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/