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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 9 MIN

Speak English More CLEARLY: 4 Frameworks for B2 and C1 FLUENCY

from English with Thiago · host Thiago Alencar

⭐Get the B2 EDGE APP for structured practice: https://studio.com/thiago📓Get This FREE PDF to start upgrading your vocabulary:https://www.englishwiththiago.com/free-pdf-3Do you ever feel like you have all the vocabulary you need, but the moment you start speaking, your brain just... freezes? If you're at a B2 or C1 level, your problem usually isn't the language itself—it’s the blueprint. In this video, I’m going to show you exactly how to stop rambling and start structuring your ideas like a pro so you never lose your "stamina" in a conversation again. I’m breaking down the four essential frameworks you need to move from "intermediate-messy" to "advanced-clear":1) The PREP Method: How to give a sharp, convincing opinion without getting lost.2) The STAR Technique: The secret to telling stories and nailing "tell me about a time" interview questions.3) Past-Present-Future: Your "cheat code" for perfect introductions and talking about your career journey.4) The Pros & Cons Sandwich: How to show high-level nuance when discussing complex topics.I’ll also share the strategic filler phrases you can use to buy yourself thinking time, and why you need to remember that silence is not failure.

⭐Get the B2 EDGE APP for structured practice: https://studio.com/thiago📓Get This FREE PDF to start upgrading your vocabulary:https://www.englishwiththiago.com/free-pdf-3Do you ever feel like you have all the vocabulary you need, but the moment you start speaking, your brain just... freezes? If you're at a B2 or C1 level, your problem usually isn't the language itself—it’s the blueprint. In this video, I’m going to show you exactly how to stop rambling and start structuring your ideas like a pro so you never lose your "stamina" in a conversation again. I’m breaking down the four essential frameworks you need to move from "intermediate-messy" to "advanced-clear":1) The PREP Method: How to give a sharp, convincing opinion without getting lost.2) The STAR Technique: The secret to telling stories and nailing "tell me about a time" interview questions.3) Past-Present-Future: Your "cheat code" for perfect introductions and talking about your career journey.4) The Pros & Cons Sandwich: How to show high-level nuance when discussing complex topics.I’ll also share the strategic filler phrases you can use to buy yourself thinking time, and why you need to remember that silence is not failure.

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⭐Get the B2 EDGE APP for structured practice: https://studio.com/thiago📓Get This FREE PDF to start upgrading your vocabulary:https://www.englishwiththiago.com/free-pdf-3Do you ever feel like you have all the vocabulary you need, but the moment you...

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