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Spot the Difference: "Could You" vs "Would You"

Basically every day, at least one student will ask a question like, “Tutor, what’s the difference between X and Y?”...

Take Your Students' Backchannels to the Next Level – Or At Least Beyond “Uh-Huh”

You’ve probably met a student like Alejandro before. Or perhaps you’ve met a student who says “Oh really,” “I see,”...

Upcoming Spirit Festivals in Japan and Taiwan

The spirits of the dead are back in the world of the living, or so it’s believed in many parts...

Meet Harry, Award-Winning Playwright and Daily News Writer

Our lesson materials are produced by a team of professional writers, journalists, and educators … but did you know we...

Loanwords and Romanization: Lesser-Known Culprits Behind Persistent Pronunciation Issues

When I worked as an English teacher in France, the school principal was someone called “Monsieur Lelong.” Can you guess...

How to Handle Unwanted Compliments, Questions, and Requests as an Online Tutor

Being a private tutor can put us in an awkward twilight zone between “friend” and “tutor,” making it difficult to...

Conversation Topic: East Asian Rainy Season ☔️

By June, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan (where around 98% of our students are) will have entered the “East Asian...

Make Your Free-Talk Lessons More Fun With Social Media

Did you know that World Social Media Day is coming up? World Social Media Day was launched by Mashable...

"Tutor, How Can I Get Fluent Faster?" – The Question We All Dread

Every English learner wants to reach the promised land of fluency sooner rather than later. And at some point, some...

Upcoming Holiday: Dragon Boat Festival in Taiwan 🐉

Dragon Boat Festival is one of the biggest traditional holidays in Taiwan (besides Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival) and...

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