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Extra Time at the End of the Lesson? ⏳ Play Games!
You reach the end of the lesson, but there is way too much time left! 😱 What do you do?...
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5 Spooky English Movies to Recommend to Students This Halloween [Updated]
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Upcoming Holiday: Halloween 🎃
Although not quite as popular as in many English-speaking countries, Halloween has certainly caught on in our core countries of...
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Explaining Phrasal Verbs With "Sign"
Obviously, many of the phrasal verbs with "sign" create an image of writing one’s name on an important document. However,...
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What Are Your Unique Selling Points as an Online Tutor?
USPs, or Unique Selling Points, help something stand out from everything around it. People look for them when shopping for...
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10 Expressions Students Can Use Instead of "I Don't Know"
For everyone, there are times when we don't quite understand what has been said to us. Those of us who...
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When We Should (and Shouldn’t) Joke Around With Students
Have you joked around with a student and then noticed that they didn’t look entertained? Or worse, have you ever...
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Daily News Lesson Roundup: Video Games
As time goes on, video games are becoming a bigger part of our global popular culture — and people from...
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"Its" and "It's": Explaining the Difference
In our post on "they're," "their" and "there," we learned that some similarities between words can be ignored when speaking...
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What's in a Name? 6 Questions for Your Next Free-Talk Lesson
If you ever need a conversation topic that's suitable for all levels, there's an easy one right before your eyes:...
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How Students Book Your Lessons
As tutors, we normally don't get to see how the booking system works from the student's side, which leads to...
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Maximize Your Income With Last-Minute Bookings
Have you ever closed slots that haven't been booked yet? Do you think opening slots at the last minute is...
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How to Write Great Lesson Notes
Delivering enjoyable and educational classes for our students is only one part of the service we provide at Engoo. So...
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Types of Incidents You Didn't Know You Should Report
Occasionally, you may encounter situations during lessons that make you go, “Wait, is that allowed?” Today, we’ll cover four types of...
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How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]
It happens every now and then: a student asks a question that is too personal or just not appropriate for...
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What Does Our New AI Tool Mean for Tutors?
As you have probably seen, we have been developing a new AI-powered tool for users of our platform. We hope...
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Tips to Confirm Students Really Understand
You've likely been in a situation in which you explained something to a student, who then told you they had...
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8 Facts About Engoo for Our 8th Anniversary
Did you know that our international brand, Engoo, launched this month eight years ago? About a year after starting our...
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What's in a Name? 6 Questions for Your Next Free-Talk Lesson
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The Unique Challenges Faced by Many Japanese English Learners
According to a recent report, Japan ranks a record low 87th out of 113 countries and regions in the English...
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