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Is ENGLISH FLUENCY Enough for SUCCESSFUL LANGUAGE LEARNING? Maybe NOT. Here's Why...
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
Want to have private classes with me? Apply here:
https://englishwiththiago.teachable.com/p/private-classes
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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
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/
Follow my YouTube channel:
English with Thiago - YouTube
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