English with Thiago

⭐Get my app, the B2 Edge:https://studio.com/thiagoB1 to C1 English Roadmap: How I Built the B2 Edge (App Demo)The Truth About the B2 PlateauMost English learners are under the impression they are advanced because they can understand a YouTube video that only tells them what they want to hear. This is Confirmation Bias. You are "getting the gist," but you aren't building the language. And you're prioritizing "feeling good" instead of rolling up your sleeves and doing the work necessary to become truly fluent in English.In this video, I show how my teaching philosophy is built into my new app (B2 Edge) and how the app helps you produce language effectively.

⭐Get my app, the B2 Edge:https://studio.com/thiagoStop Falling for the "Easy English" Trap.Are you actually learning English, or are you just addicted to the dopamine hit of "fast and easy" tips? If you feel like you’ve been stuck at the intermediate level for years, it’s not because you lack talent. It’s because the YouTube Algorithm and your own Confirmation Bias are working together to keep you comfortable—and stagnant.In this video, we go deep into the psychology of why your brain wants to be lied to. We’ll look at:1) The Science of Bias: Why thinkers from Thucydides to Peter Wason warned us about "wanting to believe."2) The Algorithm Trap: How YouTube creates an echo chamber that hides the difficult (but necessary) work.3) The "Traveler" Teacher: Why you need to be skeptical of creators who sell a "lifestyle" instead of a method.

⭐Get my new app, the B2 Edge:https://studio.com/thiagoThe "Intermediate Paradox": Why understanding isn't fluency.If you can follow my videos "perfectly" but still feel "stuck" or robotic when you try to speak English in a high-pressure meeting, you might be falling for a dangerous cognitive bias.In this video, I dismantle the Illusion of Competence—the feeling of "Good Enough" that stops your progress dead in its tracks. I’m going to prove that your brain is essentially "hallucinating" fluency by skipping the mechanics and only catching the gist.Inside this lesson:1) The 3-Level Listening Audit: A word-for-word test to see if you actually hear the language or just the "story."2) The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Language: Why B2 is the most dangerous level for your ego.3) Semantic vs. Syntactic Noticing: Why your brain is a world-class "Consumer" but a terrible "Analyst."4) Functional Schemas: The mental "blueprints" you need to stop translating and start producing.5) Intellectual Humility: The one personality trait that separates B2 learners from C1 masters.

⭐Get my new app, the B2 Edge:https://studio.com/thiagoMaster Advanced English Grammar: 10 Essential Structures for B2 and C1 LearnersIn this video, Thiago delves into advanced English grammar by explaining 10 functional structures essential for B2 and C1 learners. Thiago emphasizes the importance of moving beyond textbook rules to understand the functions of phrases in real-life contexts. The video covers three major categories: hypothetical shifts, impact shifts, and distancing shifts, each with practical examples. Thiago also introduces his advanced app, the B2 Edge, designed to challenge learners to reach professional fluency through hard work and practical application. Viewers are encouraged to engage actively, rewatch the video for better comprehension, and ask clarifying questions in the comments to maximize their learning experience.

⭐Get my new app, the B2 Edge:https://studio.com/thiagoBreak Through the B2 Plateau: 10 Advanced English Phrases You Need to KnowIn this video, learn 10 advanced English phrases that will help you sound more professional and break through the B2 plateau. Thiago explains why many language learners forget new phrases quickly and emphasizes the importance of a structured program over fun apps for true advancement. Introducing the B2 Edge app, a 77-lesson curriculum designed for serious B1 and B2 learners, the video outlines three key pillars: interest-based immersion, output practice, and handwritten notes. Thiago then teaches viewers advanced collocations and challenges them to use these new phrases in practical contexts.