Daily News Lesson Roundup: Travel
There's no doubt that many of our students come to us because they're interested in visiting foreign countries. They might...
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Conversation Topic: Spring, Allergies and Cherry Blossoms
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How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]
Share These "Cold" Idioms with Students This Winter
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...
- Online Tutoring
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...
- Our Materials
"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...
- Grammar
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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- Curiosity
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English That Adds Up: Number-Based Idioms to Share With Students [Updated]
For students whose level is high enough, idioms can often be a fun lesson topic; they're practical while avoiding the...
- Vocab & Expressions
Introduce Students to the Power of "Even"
How many different ways can we use "even"?
- Vocab & Expressions
Important Things to Know Before Tutoring Beginners
Who are our beginners and what's the best way to engage them? Today, we'll cover three important characteristics to look...
- Beginners & Kids
- Online Tutoring
Smart Expressions for Providing Reasons, Predictions and Recommendations
Everyone wants to sound smart. Yet, when we speak a foreign language, our ideas get watered down by simplistic language...
- Advanced Learners
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- Vocab & Expressions
Movie Vocabulary - Part II (With Discussion Questions)
Movies can be great fodder for free conversations, whether new releases or personal favorites from the past. As we've established...
- Conversation
- Vocab & Expressions
Teaching Word Stress? Focus on These Two Principles
When teaching our students about word stress, it’s easy to think about all the rules and feel overwhelmed. Luckily, there...
- Pronunciation
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...
- Online Tutoring
- Our Materials
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...
- Online Tutoring
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...
- Online Tutoring
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...
- Online Tutoring
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...
- Online Tutoring
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...
- Online Tutoring
- Our Materials
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...
- Online Tutoring
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...
- Online Tutoring
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:...
- Conversation
- Curiosity
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...
- Curiosity