
English with Thiago
This is a podcast designed to help intermediate and advanced English learners communicate with more confidence, accuracy, clarity and awareness.
Hosted by Thiago Alencar, a Brazilian English Teacher with over 15 years of experience, this podcast deals with topics such as English pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, exam preparation, writing, listening, mindset and everything else related to English learning.
If you feel forever stuck at the intermediate level, this podcast is for you!
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Jul 15, 2024 • 13min
GET: The Most Versatile Verb in English (Vocabulary Lesson)
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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'
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Jul 14, 2024 • 24min
FORGET About Your ENGLISH GOALS... (Reading Chapter 1 of Atomic Habits by James Clear)
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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Jul 8, 2024 • 22min
BRITISH ENGLISH vs AMERICAN ENGLISH: Differences You Need To Know (Pronunciation and Vocabulary)
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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
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Jul 7, 2024 • 17min
Have Fun With These SILLY JOKES IN ENGLISH (Puns, One-liners, Knock-Knock jokes and More)
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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
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Jul 5, 2024 • 21min
How To Use The PAST TENSES In ENGLISH (SIMPLE, CONTINUOUS & PERFECT) - English Grammar Lesson
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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
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Jul 3, 2024 • 24min
BUSINESS ENGLISH VOCABULARY You Might Hear At WORK (Business English Lesson)
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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
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Jul 1, 2024 • 19min
How To SOUND More CONVERSATIONAL in ENGLISH (How To Use Filler Words For Natural Speech))
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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
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Jun 28, 2024 • 14min
How To SOUND More POLITE In ENGLISH: Indirect vs Direct Questions (Grammar Lesson)
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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
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