#fluency #englishfluency #englishlearningpodcast #advancedenglish #englishpodcast
Join My Private Community:
https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community
Get my pronunciation course on PRE-SALE:
https://www.englishwiththiago.com/course-pre-sale
Curso de Pronúncia (Alunos Brasileiros):
https://bit.ly/pronunciation-brazilians
50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook):
https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook
Download ELSA for free and get 7 days membership for free): https://bit.ly/ENGLISHWITHTHIAGOXELSA
Get 85% off of ELSA lifetime membership or 40% off of ELSA one year membership) https://www.elsaspeak.com/inf/englishwiththiago
Is ENGLISH FLUENCY Enough For SUCCESSFUL LANGUAGE LEARNING? Maybe NOT.
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 Introduction
2:48-11:43 What is Fluency?
11:43-21:28 What is Proficiency?
21:28-27:04 Food for Thought
27:04-31:06 Tips to Improve Fluency
31:06-34:12 Tips to Improve Proficiency
34:12-38:00 Final Tips
38:00-38:29 Outro
Books I Recommend:
Basic Grammar:
https://amzn.to/3VXyg2u
Intermediate Grammar:
https://amzn.to/4aJvySD
Advanced Grammar:
https://amzn.to/4askkC9
B2 Prep Coursebook:
https://amzn.to/49t4ndx
C1 Prep Coursebook:
https://amzn.to/3U9AH0K
C2 Prep Coursebook:
https://amzn.to/4askqtv
English Pronunciation for Brazilians:
https://amzn.to/4cNAFTC
Phrasal Verbs Dictionary:
https://amzn.to/3U7n42e
Idioms Dictionary:
https://amzn.to/4aLmqwD
IELTS Prep:
https://amzn.to/3xDvZPS
TOEFL Prep:
https://amzn.to/3JbTvWY
Want to have private classes with me? Apply here:
https://englishwiththiago.teachable.com/p/private-classes
Follow me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/teacher.thiagoalencar/
Background Music by Epidemic Sound:
https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ovioyx
Article mentioned in the video:
https://www.englishalex.com/post/what-s-the-difference-between-fluency-and-proficiency