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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 43 MIN

Why You Can UNDERSTAND English But CAN'T SPEAK It (& How To Fix That)

from English with Thiago · host Thiago Alencar

🔥Join my Speaking Accelerator Program:https://www.englishwiththiago.com/speaking-program-1🎯Pronunciation Course (International Students):https://www.englishwiththiago.com/pronunciation-course🇧🇷 Pronunciation Course (Brazilian Students):https://bit.ly/pronunciation-brazilians🔒Private community:https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community📖50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook):https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook📝FREE Study Plan (Template):https://www.englishwiththiago.com/study-plan7 Reasons You Understand English But Can't Speak Fluently & How to Fix ItIn this episode, Thiago unpacks seven reasons why you might understand English perfectly but struggle to speak it fluently and confidently. He offers actionable tips and strategies to help you improve your English speaking skills. Learn how the lack of speaking practice, unrealistic expectations, fear of speaking, and other factors could be hindering your progress. Gain insights into becoming a confident English speaker with practical analogies and examples.00:00 Introduction: Overcoming the English Speaking Freeze00:45 Welcome and Podcast Overview01:26 Understanding the Speaking Challenge02:17 Reason 1: Lack of Speaking Practice07:27 Solutions for Practicing Speaking11:15 Reason 2: Insufficient Intentional Study16:11 Reason 3: Not Enough English Consumption19:32 Reason 4: Unrealistic Expectations23:09 Overcoming the Fear of Speaking24:07 Building Confidence Through Practice25:33 Improving Communication Skills27:09 Addressing Native Language Habits30:38 The Importance of Patience34:43 Recap and Final Thoughts38:34 Learner's Corner: Clovis' Journey42:35 Conclusion and Next Steps#englishwiththiago #englishpodcast #learnenglish #speakenglish

🔥Join my Speaking Accelerator Program:https://www.englishwiththiago.com/speaking-program-1🎯Pronunciation Course (International Students):https://www.englishwiththiago.com/pronunciation-course🇧🇷 Pronunciation Course (Brazilian Students):https://bit.ly/pronunciation-brazilians🔒Private community:https://www.englishwiththiago.com/community📖50 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (FREE eBook):https://www.englishwiththiago.com/spice-up-ebook📝FREE Study Plan (Template):https://www.englishwiththiago.com/study-plan7 Reasons You Understand English But Can't Speak Fluently & How to Fix ItIn this episode, Thiago unpacks seven reasons why you might understand English perfectly but struggle to speak it fluently and confidently. He offers actionable tips and strategies to help you improve your English speaking skills. Learn how the lack of speaking practice, unrealistic expectations, fear of speaking, and other factors could be hindering your progress. Gain insights into becoming a confident English speaker with practical analogies and examples.00:00 Introduction: Overcoming the English Speaking Freeze00:45 Welcome and Podcast Overview01:26 Understanding the Speaking Challenge02:17 Reason 1: Lack of Speaking Practice07:27 Solutions for Practicing Speaking11:15 Reason 2: Insufficient Intentional Study16:11 Reason 3: Not Enough English Consumption19:32 Reason 4: Unrealistic Expectations23:09 Overcoming the Fear of Speaking24:07 Building Confidence Through Practice25:33 Improving Communication Skills27:09 Addressing Native Language Habits30:38 The Importance of Patience34:43 Recap and Final Thoughts38:34 Learner's Corner: Clovis' Journey42:35 Conclusion and Next Steps#englishwiththiago #englishpodcast #learnenglish #speakenglish

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