
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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Latest episodes

Jun 26, 2024 • 31min
How To Be a BETTER COMMUNICATOR in ENGLISH (And Impact People)
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50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook):
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In this episode, Thiago discusses the difference between being a speaker and being a communicator. He emphasizes the importance of being a good communicator and provides practical tips to improve communication skills. These tips include active listening, nonverbal communication, clarity and conciseness, empathy and understanding, adaptability, mastering the voice, and bonus tips on storytelling, giving and receiving feedback, and managing conflict and disagreement.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:16 The Difference Between Being a Speaker and Being a Communicator
06:38 Practical Tips for Effective Communication
07:06 The Power of Active Listening
09:38 The Importance of Nonverbal Communication
14:29 Speaking with Clarity and Conciseness
18:56 Adapting to Different Situations and Audiences
20:23 Mastering Your Voice for Impactful Communication
25:37 The Art of Storytelling in Communication
27:41 The Importance of Giving and Receiving Feedback
28:10 Managing Conflict and Disagreement in Communication
30:15 Conclusion
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Jun 24, 2024 • 28min
24 ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS To ADVANCE Your VOCABULARY! (American English Idioms)
Discover 24 idiomatic expressions in English to enhance your vocabulary, including 'Keep it Under Your Hat' and 'Kick the Bucket'. The podcast explores the origins and meanings of these expressions, providing examples for better comprehension. Learn popular phrases like 'No Sweat' and 'Food for Thought' to improve communication skills.

Jun 21, 2024 • 27min
PRESENT PERFECT VS PAST SIMPLE: The MAIN Difference (English Grammar Lesson)
Discover the main difference between Present Perfect and Past Simple in English grammar. Learn how to differentiate between past events with present/future implications and completed actions with defined timeframes. Dive into examples and exercises to grasp the nuances of these tenses for effective communication.

Jun 19, 2024 • 29min
ENGLISH LISTENING Tips: How To UNDERSTAND ENGLISH Better (Things To Keep in Mind!)
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ENGLISH LISTENING TIPS: How To UNDERSTAND ENGLISH Better
In this video, I share some valuable tips for you to improve your listening skills in English and better understand what you hear.
0:00-1:28 Intro
1:28-5:14 Active Listening & Starting Easy
5:14-8:25 Choose Compelling Content
8:25-12:33 Gradually Challenge Yourself
12:33-14:35 Listening for the Main Idea
14:35-18:23 Listening for Specific Information
18:23-20:26 The of Role of Transcripts
20:26-22:35 Could You Help Me Out?
22:35-24:19 Vary the Content
24:19-25:59 Patience & Consistency
25:59- Recap & Outro
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Jun 17, 2024 • 23min
EVERYDAY PHRASES in ENGLISH To Improve Your CONVERSATION SKILLS! (Colloquial Vocabulary)
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EVERYDAY PHRASES in ENGLISH To Improve Your CONVERSATION SKILLS!
In this episode, you will learn useful everyday phrases in English that you can use in conversation. These phrases will help you sound more natural when speaking English.
0:00-1:28 Intro
1:28-9:54 4 Basic Phrases & Alternatives
9:54-20:32 More Useful Phrases
20:32-22:51 Recap & Outro
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Jun 14, 2024 • 24min
How To Use GERUNDS and INFINITIVES in ENGLISH (Grammar Lesson)
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How To Use GERUNDS and INFINITIVES in ENGLISH (Grammar Lesson)
In this video, I explain the main grammar rules when it comes to using gerunds and infinitives in English.
0:00-1:49 Intro
1:49-10:59 How to Use Gerunds
10:59-16:57 How to Use Infinitives
16:57-22:35 Practice Exercise
22:35- 23:51 Outro
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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)
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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
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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.

Jun 2, 2024 • 25min
How Many Words in English Did You Review Daily? (Replying to FANS' Comments)
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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:
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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
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May 29, 2024 • 23min
20 BASIC ENGLISH WORDS That Also Have More ADVANCED MEANINGS! (B2+ Vocabulary)
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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
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