A live two-week bootcamp with Thiago

The B2→C1 Cambridge Bootcamp

In 8 days, find out exactly where you stand in all four Cambridge skills, and what it takes to reach C1.

October 19–30, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
9:00 AM Brasília time, live on Zoom

You think you're ready for C1. Are you?

Most intermediate learners hit the same wall. You understand almost everything. You can hold a conversation. So you assume you're ready for the next level.

Then you try a real Cambridge task, and something doesn't add up. The reading has traps you didn't see. Your writing gets marked down and you don't know why. In the speaking test, you run out of things to say after 30 seconds.

The problem usually isn't that you don't know enough English. It's that nobody has shown you exactly what B2 and C1 require, so you can't see the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

This bootcamp shows you that gap in 8 days.

Try it: Use of English, key word transformation

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word given. Use between two and five words.

I'd prefer you not to call me after 10 PM.
RATHER

I call me after 10 PM.

Think of your answer, then tap to reveal it

Answer

I would rather you didn't call me after 10 PM.

When you want someone else to do something, would rather takes a past tense, even though you're talking about now or the future. That's why it's didn't, not don't or not to.

Did you get it right? Most learners don't. That's the gap this bootcamp shows you.

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How it works

Before Day 1

Cambridge Exams Explained. A short video and a PDF guide on how the B2 First and C1 Advanced exams work, so our live time goes to skills, not theory.

Week 1: Where you are

B2 level

Mon, Oct 19Reading & Use of English
Tue, Oct 20Writing
Thu, Oct 22Listening
Fri, Oct 23Speaking

Week 2: Where you're going

C1 level

Mon, Oct 26Reading & Use of English
Tue, Oct 27Writing
Thu, Oct 29Listening
Fri, Oct 30Speakingplus your next step

Every session includes a real Cambridge-style task and live feedback. You won't just watch me teach. You'll do the work, and I'll correct real answers from participants on screen, so everyone sees exactly what separates a pass from a fail.

By the end of Week 1, many people discover their B2 isn't as solid as they thought. That's not bad news. It's the most useful thing you can learn, because now you know exactly what to fix.

Choose your experience

General Admission

$97

8 live bootcamp sessions
Daily tasks with live feedback
B2 & C1 PDF Guide
Live community during the bootcamp
24-hour access to each session recording

Join for $97

Only 20 spots

VIP Experience

$297

Everything in General Admission
Daily VIP Q&A with ThiagoOne hour before each session. Bring your own questions about your English and get answers in a small group.
All recordings for the whole bootcampWatch or rewatch any session until the bootcamp ends.

Join as a VIP for $297

Who this is for

You're at an upper-intermediate level and feel stuck
You're thinking about taking B2 First or C1 Advanced, now or in the future
You want an honest answer about your level from an experienced teacher

Who this isn't for

Beginners and lower-intermediate learners
Anyone looking for a quick trick instead of honest feedback

20+ yearsteaching English
C1 & C2Cambridge certificates
143,000+learners on YouTube

Who I am

I'm Thiago. I've been teaching English for more than 20 years, and I hold Cambridge C1 and C2 certificates. I built my English from scratch in Brazil, without ever living abroad. I know what it feels like to be a stuck intermediate learner, because I was one.

More than 143,000 people learn with me on YouTube. This bootcamp is where I work with you directly.

Questions

What time are the sessions?

9:00–10:00 AM Brasília time, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

New York: 8:00 AM
London, Week 1: 1:00 PM
London, Week 2: 12:00 PM

Europe changes its clocks on October 25, so European times move one hour earlier in Week 2. Convert to your time zone.

When is the VIP Q&A?

8:00–9:00 AM Brasília time, right before each session.

What if I can't attend live?

General Admission: each recording is available for 24 hours. VIP: all recordings are available for the whole bootcamp.

Where does it happen?

Live sessions are on Zoom, and the community is on Kajabi. You'll get all the links after you join.

What level do I need?

Around B1+ or higher. If you're not sure, join: finding out your real level is part of the point.

Can I get a refund?

You can get a full refund if you cancel before the bootcamp starts on October 19. Once it begins, refunds are no longer available. If something truly exceptional comes up, email me at [email protected] and I'll look at your situation personally.

When does enrollment close?

Sunday, October 18, at 11:59 PM Brasília time. VIP closes earlier if all 20 spots are taken.

October 19–30. Eight days.

You'll leave knowing exactly where you stand, and exactly what to work on next.

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