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20 LIES About English Learning You Need ...

Thiago Alencar
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Debunking 20 Myths About Learning English: Strategies for FluencyIn this episode, Thiago takes on 20 common myths about learning English and why they are false. Addressing misconceptions propagated by online influencers and giving practical advice, he explains how fluency can be achieved without living in an English-speaking country, the importance of grammar, and the role of speaking and listening in language acquisition. Subscribe for tips that will make your English learning journey more effective and engaging. #LearnEnglish #EnglishFluency #LanguageLearningMyths #ESL #SpeakEnglish #EnglishGrammar #FluencyTips00:00 Introduction: Debunking English Learning Myths01:19 Myth 1: You Need to Live in an English-Speaking Country05:50 Myth 2: You Need to Speak Like a Native Speaker08:12 Myth 3: You Need to Learn All the Grammar Rules Before Speaking09:19 Myth 4: You Don't Need to Study Grammar to Be Fluent11:42 Myth 5: Learning English is About Memorizing Vocabulary Lists14:10 Myth 6: You're Too Old to Learn English Effectively15:48 Myth 7: Mistakes Mean You're Not Learning Properly16:34 Myth 8: You Need a Special Talent for Languages17:50 Myth 9: English is the Hardest Language to Learn19:53 Myth 10: You Need to Learn Formal English First21:13 Myth 11: Using a Translation Dictionary is Cheating23:01 Myth 12: You Must Understand Every Word to Comprehend23:55 Myth 13: You Only Need to Practice Speaking to Improve25:25 Myth 14: Watching Movies with Subtitles in Your Native Language is Effective26:17 Myth 15: Short, Intense Bursts of Study are Better28:02 Myth 16: Learning English Through Apps Alone is Enough28:46 Myth 17: Stick to One Learning Method or Textbook30:02 Myth 18: Thinking in Your Native Language is Normal for Fluency31:35 Myth 19: You Must Travel to an English-Speaking Country to Practice31:57 Myth 20: You Should Only Practice with Native Speakers33:10 Conclusion: Reflecting on English Learning MythsBooks I Recommend:Basic Grammar:https://amzn.to/3VXyg2uIntermediate Grammar:https://amzn.to/4aJvySDAdvanced Grammar:https://amzn.to/4askkC9B2 Prep Coursebook:https://amzn.to/49t4ndxC1 Prep Coursebook:https://amzn.to/3U9AH0KC2 Prep Coursebook:https://amzn.to/4askqtvEnglish Pronunciation for Brazilians:https://amzn.to/4cNAFTCPhrasal Verbs Dictionary:https://amzn.to/3U7n42eIdioms Dictionary:https://amzn.to/4aLmqwDIELTS Prep:https://amzn.to/3xDvZPSTOEFL Prep:https://amzn.to/3JbTvWY

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