Thiago Alencar

English with Thiago

Education EN ↓ 156 episodes

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 20 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! Download the B2 Edge app:https://studio.com/thiago

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Thiago Alencar

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7 English Grammar Mistakes You Need To Stop Making At B2 Level, English Grammar Tips and Corrections 11.10.2025 35:30

Book a 1.1 call with me: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/fluency-discovery-call Pronunciation course: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/pronunciation-course Join The Fluency Hub (My Private Community): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community 7 Common English Grammar Mistakes to Avoid at B2 LevelIn this video, Cambridge-certified English teacher Thiago, who has 20 years of teaching experience...

7 Tips To Understand FAST English 01.10.2025 30:15

Book a 1.1 call with me: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/fluency-discovery-call Pronunciation course: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/pronunciation-course Join The Fluency Hub (My Private Community): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community 7 Powerful Techniques to Understand Fast English Like a NativeStruggling to follow native English speakers or understand fast English in conversations a...

Speak English Like A SOLID B2 Level Learner With These 20 Phrases 24.09.2025 28:59

Book a 1.1 call with me: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/fluency-discovery-call In this episode, Thiago, a Cambridge-certified English teacher with 20 years of experience, introduces 20 phrases that can help English learners attain a B2 level proficiency. The video is designed to be practical and encourages viewers to actively engage, whether by pausing to think of B2 variations of B1 sentences...

7 Things You Should NEVER Do To Become FLUENT in English (Mistakes To Avoid) 17.09.2025 18:25

Book a 1.1 call with me: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/fluency-discovery-call 7 Reasons Why You’re Still Not Fluent in English After Years of StudyIn this episode, Thiago, a certified Cambridge English teacher with 20 years of experience, shares seven key reasons why some students struggle to achieve fluency in English despite years of studying. Thiago provides practical advice and insights to...

How To Go From B2 To C1 Level of English (Understanding The CEFR Levels) 10.09.2025 26:23

Book a 1.1 call with me: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/fluency-discovery-call In this episode, Thiago, a Cambridge-certified English teacher with 20 years of experience, delves into the nuances between B2 and C1 levels of English proficiency. He emphasizes the transition from being a competent user of English to mastering the language with fluency, flexibility, and sophistication. Thiago discu...

Why You Sound Robotic in English and How To Fix it, Understanding Sentence Stress and Intonation 08.09.2025 27:58

Book a 1.1 call with me: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/fluency-discovery-call Ever wondered why your English sounds flat and boring despite perfect grammar? This video unveils the real reason—your brain applies the musical rules of your native language to English. Thiago breaks down the fundamental differences between syllable-timed languages and stress-timed languages. Learn how to use stress...

How To Go From B1 To B2 English Level, Breaking Out of The Intermediate Plateau and Tips for Fluency and Proficiency 03.09.2025 30:29

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Let's Practice English Speaking with Shadowing! (C1 Level) 01.09.2025 14:48

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Stuck at Intermediate? Here's 7 Reasons Why The Intermediate Plateau is Amazing! 27.08.2025 27:06

🔥Speaking Accelerator (GROUP 2): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/speaking-program-2 🔒Join The Fluency Hub: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community 🎯Pronunciation Course (International Students): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/pronunciation-course 🇧🇷 Pronunciation Course (Brazilian Students): https://bit.ly/pronunciation-brazilians 📖50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https://w...

Can Understand English But Can't Speak It? (Tips To Fix That Problem) 25.08.2025 20:58

🔥Speaking Accelerator (GROUP 2): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/speaking-program-2 Can you understand English perfectly fine, but when it's time to speak, the words just don't come out? You're not alone! Many English learners face this exact problem. In this video, we'll explore why you understand English but can't speak it fluently and give you actionable tips to finally b...

If You Know These 25 Phrases, Your English is AWESOME! (Phrases for Everyday Conversation in English) 20.08.2025 25:18

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If I Had to Learn English Again From ZERO (Here’s EXACTLY What I’d Do) 13.08.2025 27:16

Try Busuu and get PREMIUM For 7 Days FREE: Web: https://bit.ly/thiago_download_Busuu Mobile: https://bit.ly/thiago_download_busuu 🔒Join The Fluency Hub: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community 🎯Pronunciation Course (International Students): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/pronunciation-course 🇧🇷 Pronunciation Course (Brazilian Students): https://bit.ly/pronunciation-brazilians 📖50 Phrasal...

The 12 Essential Grammar Topics You NEED To Master At B2 Level 24.07.2025 45:59

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20 LIES About English Learning You Need To STOP Believing (Busting Myths About Learning English) 11.07.2025 35:49

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How To Stop Being SHY When Speaking English, Introversion vs Shyness & Useful Tips 04.07.2025 36:09

🔥Join my Speaking Accelerator Program:https://www.englishwiththiago.com/speaking-program-1🎯Pronunciation Course (International Students):https://www.englishwiththiago.com/pronunciation-course🇧🇷 Pronunciation Course (Brazilian Students):https://bit.ly/pronunciation-brazilians🔒Private community:https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community📖50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook):https://www.eng...

How BUSY PEOPLE Become Fluent in English & The Power of Micro Habits 26.06.2025 36:12

🔥Join my Speaking Accelerator Program: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/speaking-program-1 🎯Pronunciation Course (International Students): https://www.englishwiththiago.com/pronunciation-course 🇧🇷 Pronunciation Course (Brazilian Students): https://bit.ly/pronunciation-brazilians 🔒Private community: https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community 📖50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook): https:...

Why You Can UNDERSTAND English But CAN'T SPEAK It (& How To Fix That) 19.06.2025 43:22

Your POOR Grammar is Preventing You From Speaking English FLUENTLY 12.06.2025 42:05

Join my Speaking Accelerator Program:https://www.englishwiththiago.com/speaking-program-1Why Grammar is More Important than Vocabulary When Learning English | English Learning TipsIn this episode, Thiago discusses the age-old debate: Grammar vs. Vocabulary. He explains why he believes grammar should be prioritized over vocabulary for long-term English learning success. He provides practical tips o...

How To Remember Words in English in 3 Simple Steps, Active Vocabulary vs Passive Vocabulary & Useful Tips! 05.06.2025 43:46

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How I Became an English Teacher WITHOUT Living in Another Country & Tips To Become an English Teacher 29.05.2025 34:14

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How To Know Your English is At B2 Level, Explaining The B2 Level & Proficiency Exams (Cambridge, IELTS, Duolingo) 22.05.2025 43:27

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Why You DON'T Need To Speak Fast To Sound Fluent in English, Defining Fluency and Tips To Speak Better 14.05.2025 32:43

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Why Most Brazilians DON'T Speak English Fluently - Analyzing English Learning in Brazil 07.05.2025 38:58

Note about the episode: This was a hard episode to do. As much as there are many things I love about Brazil, when it comes to English learning, things could definitely get better. I tried to be as fair as possible in my analysis while remaining true to my beliefs. If we are to have any productive discussion about a sensitive topic such as education, we need to be able to tell the truth as we see i...

How I Understand 100% of What MOST Natives Say in English & How To Improve Your Listening Skills in English 30.04.2025 40:04

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How I Became Fluent in English WITHOUT a Teacher & About The Need for a Teacher To Achieve English Fluency 23.04.2025 34:02