English with Thiago Thiago Alencar

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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

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Writer Better in ENGLISH: Tips To Improve Your WRITING Skills - Summary

In this episode, Thiago shares valuable tips on how to improve English writing skills. He emphasizes the importance of writing well, as it can open doors and opportunities in various aspects of life. Thiago provides tips such as reading extensively, writing every day, getting feedback, using technology tools, planning writing, revising and editing, expanding vocabulary, varying sentence structure, experimenting with different styles, and joining writing groups. These tips aim to help learners think effectively, communicate more effectively, and boost their language learning.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Writing Well in English
04:18 The Power of Writing Well
06:16 The Challenge of Writing and the Need for Improvement
08:43 The Role of Reading in Improving Writing Skills
10:40 Using Technology to Enhance Writing
12:05 The Importance of Planning Writing
15:26 The Art of Revising and Editing
19:15 Varying Sentence Structure for Impactful Writing
20:38 Experimenting with Different Writing Styles
21:06 The Benefits of Joining Writing Groups

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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

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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

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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

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Summary

In this video, Thiago introduces the book 'Managing Oneself' by Peter Drucker. He highlights the importance of managing oneself and becoming a better individual. The book is packed with useful information and is recommended for anyone interested in personal development and self-improvement. This part of the conversation discusses the importance of knowing how you learn best in order to better manage yourself. It emphasizes the need to reflect and think about how one learns. As an English learner, it's also important that you reflect on how YOU learn best so you can implement the best strategies in your fluency journey.

Takeaways
- Managing oneself is crucial for personal development and self-improvement.
- Peter Drucker is known as the founder of modern management.
- The book 'Managing Oneself' is a thin but powerful resource.
- Knowing how you learn best is important for self-management.



Chapters
0:00-1:08 Welcome!
1:08-2:25 About the book & Peter Drucker
2:25-3:31 How do you learn? (Intro)
3:31-10:24 How do you Learn? (Reading)
10:24-14:40 Vocabulary Explanation
14:40-15:36 Conclusion

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