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Jul 15, 2024 • 13min

GET: The Most Versatile Verb in English (Vocabulary Lesson)

Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale Join my CONVERSATION CLUB! LIMITED SPOTS: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/b24 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook Download ELSA for free and get 7 days membership for free): https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Get 85% off of ELSA lifetime membership or 40% off of ELSA one year membership: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiago The word 'get' is a versatile verb that can be used in various situations. In this episode, Thiago provides examples of different uses of the word 'get' and explains how it is commonly used in informal conversations. He covers situations such as obtaining or receiving something, becoming something, arriving at a place, understanding something, bringing or taking something, having something done, and more. Thiago also mentions phrasal verbs with 'get' and provides tips for improving English fluency by consuming English media. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:20 The Versatility of 'Get' 07:07 Using 'Get' in Various Situations 09:36 Phrasal Verbs with 'Get' 11:33 Expressions and Idioms with 'Get' 12:57 Tips for Improving Fluency with 'Get' Follow My YouTube Channel: English with Thiago - YouTube Follow me on Instagram: Thiago Alencar (@teacher.thiagoalencar) • Instagram photos and videos
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Jul 14, 2024 • 24min

FORGET About Your ENGLISH GOALS... (Reading Chapter 1 of Atomic Habits by James Clear)

Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale Join my CONVERSATION CLUB! LIMITED SPOTS: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/b24 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook Download ELSA for free and get 7 days membership for free): https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Get 85% off of ELSA lifetime membership or 40% off of ELSA one year membership: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiago Download Chapter 1 of Atomic Habits: James Clear Buy Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3xSKyzR In this episode, Thiago discusses the importance of setting goals for English learning and then focusing on the systems to achieve those goals. He introduces the book 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear, which emphasizes the power of building better habits and getting rid of bad habits. Thiago reads a portion of chapter one of the book, highlighting the distinction between goals and systems. He explains that winners and losers have the same goals, achieving a goal is only a momentary change, goals restrict happiness, and goals are at odds with long-term progress. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement and commitment to the process. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Setting Goals and Focusing on Systems 02:25 Forget About Goals, Focus on Systems Instead 07:14 Winners and Losers: The Difference Lies in the Systems 13:13 Achieving Goals vs. Changing Systems: The Momentary Change 17:33 Goals and Happiness: The Restriction and Conflict 20:26 Continuous Improvement and Commitment to the Process 23:15 Building Better Habits and Getting Rid of Bad Habits in English Learning Follow My YouTube Channel: English with Thiago - YouTube Follow me on Instagram: Thiago Alencar (@teacher.thiagoalencar) • Instagram photos and videos
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Jul 12, 2024 • 24min

A Quick TOUR of The 12 VERB TENSES in ENGLISH: Grammar Lesson (Simple Tenses, Continuous Tenses & Perfect Tenses)

Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale Join my CONVERSATION CLUB! LIMITED SPOTS: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/b24 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook Download ELSA for free and get 7 days membership for free): https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Get 85% off of ELSA lifetime membership or 40% off of ELSA one year membership: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiago In this episode, Thiago briefly goes over the 12 verb tenses in English. Mastering the 12 verb tenses in English is the foundation to great grammar skills. Chapters 00:00-1:43 Intro 1:43-5:53 Brief Overview 5:53-16:38 The 12 Verb Tenses 16:38-22:50 Most Common Tenses in Conversation 22:50-23:59 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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Jul 10, 2024 • 33min

I Wish Someone Had Told me THIS When I Was LEARNING ENGLISH (Tips for fluency, mindset and communication)

Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale Join my CONVERSATION CLUB! LIMITED SPOTS: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/b24 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook Download ELSA for free and get 7 days membership for free): https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Get 85% off of ELSA lifetime membership or 40% off of ELSA one year membership: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiago In this episode, Thiago shares advice for beginner English learners based on his own experience. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying the learning process and setting goals, but also focusing on the actions and systems needed to achieve those goals. He encourages learners to not be afraid of making mistakes and to develop their charisma and likability as a person. Thiago also highlights the value of asking questions, developing all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening), and the benefits of learning English in terms of connecting with others, accessing information, and personal growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode 03:48 Enjoying the Process of Learning English 12:25 Mistakes Are Part of the Learning Process 15:15 Developing Charisma and Likability 21:10 The Art of Asking Questions 23:08 Balancing the Four Language Skills 26:33 The Benefits of Learning English 33:05 Conclusion and Closing Remarks Follow My YouTube Channel: English with Thiago - YouTube Follow me on Instagram: Thiago Alencar (@teacher.thiagoalencar) • Instagram photos and videos
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Jul 8, 2024 • 22min

BRITISH ENGLISH vs AMERICAN ENGLISH: Differences You Need To Know (Pronunciation and Vocabulary)

Join my CONVERSATION CLUB! LIMITED SPOTS: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/b24 Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook Download ELSA for free and get 7 days membership for free): https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Get 85% off of ELSA lifetime membership or 40% off of ELSA one year membership: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiago In this episode, Thiago discusses the main differences between American English and British English, focusing on pronunciation and vocabulary. He emphasizes the importance of being familiar with both as they are the most popular variations of English. The differences in pronunciation include stress patterns, the pronunciation of the letter 'R', and the ending '-ile'. Vocabulary differences include words for holidays, transportation, and everyday items. Thiago also recommends choosing one variation and being consistent with it for language development and proficiency exams. Chapters 0:00-1:40 Intro 1:40-3:44 Why Learn Both? 3:44-16:37 Pronunciation Differences 16:37-19:47 Vocabulary Differences 19:47-2:25 Final Words & 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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Jul 7, 2024 • 17min

Have Fun With These SILLY JOKES IN ENGLISH (Puns, One-liners, Knock-Knock jokes and More)

Join my CONVERSATION CLUB! LIMITED SPOTS: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/b24 Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook Download ELSA for free and get 7 days membership for free): https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Get 85% off of ELSA lifetime membership or 40% off of ELSA one year membership: https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiago In this episode, Thiago teaches jokes in English, specifically puns, one-liners, and knock-knock jokes. He explains the concept of puns and gives examples of puns in English. He then moves on to one-liners, which are jokes that can be told in just one line or sentence. Finally, he discusses knock-knock jokes and how they require interaction between two people. Thiago also mentions that these jokes can be considered dad jokes, which are corny and lighthearted. He encourages listeners to share their own jokes in the comments. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:18 Types of Jokes: Puns 07:10 Types of Jokes: One-Liners 10:08 Types of Jokes: Knock-Knock Jokes 15:24 Dad Jokes: Corny and Lighthearted Humor 16:21 Conclusion and Homework Follow My YouTube Channel: English with Thiago - YouTube Follow Me on Instagram: Thiago Alencar (@teacher.thiagoalencar) • Instagram photos and videos
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Jul 5, 2024 • 21min

How To Use The PAST TENSES In ENGLISH (SIMPLE, CONTINUOUS & PERFECT) - English Grammar Lesson

Join my CONVERSATION CLUB! LIMITED SPOTS: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/b24 Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook Download ELSA for free and get 7 days membership for free): https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Get 85% off of ELSA lifetime membership or 40% off of ELSA one year membership) https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiago In this episode, Thiago discusses the past simple, past continuous, and past perfect tenses in English and how to use them together when telling a story. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Promotion of Conversation Club 03:20 Explanation of Past Simple Tense 05:25 Explanation of Past Continuous Tense 06:53 Explanation of Past Perfect Tense 09:01 Using Past Tenses Together in Storytelling 19:24 Practicing Past Tenses through Grammar Exercises 19:54 Conclusion and Promotion of Pronunciation Course Follow My YouTube Channel: English with Thiago - YouTube Follow me on Instagram: Thiago Alencar (@teacher.thiagoalencar) • Instagram photos and videos
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Jul 3, 2024 • 24min

BUSINESS ENGLISH VOCABULARY You Might Hear At WORK (Business English Lesson)

Join my CONVERSATION CLUB! LIMITED SPOTS: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/b24 Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook Download ELSA for free and get 7 days membership for free): https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA Get 85% off of ELSA lifetime membership or 40% off of ELSA one year membership) https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiago In this episode, Thiago teaches common phrases and vocabulary used in English-speaking work environments. He covers phrases such as 'synergy', 'get some new eyes on', 'move the needle', 'unpack', 'ping me', 'circle back', 'drill down', 'elevator pitch', 'game changer', 'leverage', 'touch base', 'value proposition', and 'win-win situation'. Thiago emphasizes the importance of using these phrases tastefully and not overusing jargon in communication. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Announcement of Conversation Club 03:22 English Vocabulary for Work 11:02 Using Business Jargon Effectively 20:00 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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Jul 1, 2024 • 19min

How To SOUND More CONVERSATIONAL in ENGLISH (How To Use Filler Words For Natural Speech))

Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook In this episode, Thiago discusses the use of filler words in English to sound more conversational. He provides a list of common filler words and phrases, such as 'um', 'like', 'you know', 'well', 'so', 'actually', 'basically', 'I mean', 'sort of', 'kind of', 'right', 'okay', 'in other words', 'to be honest', 'I guess', 'or something', 'just', 'anyway', 'seriously', and 'literally'. Thiago also emphasizes that while filler words can be helpful for lower-level learners to develop fluency, advanced speakers should use them sparingly to avoid distracting communication. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of Filler Words 03:18 Filler Words for Lower-Level Learners 08:31 Using 'Sort of' and 'Kind of' for Uncertainty 09:51 Confirming Understanding with 'Right' and 'Okay' 15:48 Softening Statements with 'Just' 18:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 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 28, 2024 • 14min

How To SOUND More POLITE In ENGLISH: Indirect vs Direct Questions (Grammar Lesson)

Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale 50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook In this episode, I talk about the difference between direct questions and indirect questions in English. Direct questions are straightforward and to the point, while indirect questions are more polite and less confrontational. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Defining Direct Questions 06:16 Structure of Indirect Questions 09:25 Benefits of Using Indirect Questions 11:50 Consolidation Exercise for Indirect Questions 13:30 Conclusion Follow My YouTube Channel: English with Thiago - YouTube Follow Me On Instagram: Thiago Alencar (@teacher.thiagoalencar) • Instagram photos and videos

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