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New Year's Resolutions – Free-Talk Activity of the Month

A brand new year means it's time to set New Year's resolutions! So during free-talk lessons this month, why not...

"OMG it's Xmas!" – The Surprising History of 5 English Abbreviations

A lot of students ask us why "Christmas" is abbreviated "Xmas." Today, we'll go over this along with the history...

When to Use (And Not Use) "Whom"

English learners often don't know how to use the word "whom." After all, the rules they learned about it in...

One Smart Way to Boost Students' Reading Skills

If you've ever asked a student to say something in their own words, you know how difficult it is for...

Extra Lesson Time? ⏳ Play with English Puns

Next time you have a free-talk lesson with a student or extra time at the end, see if they're down...

The Ultimate Guide to Explaining "Can" and "Be Able To"

"What's the difference between 'can' and 'be able to'?""Should I use 'can' here or 'be able to'?""What about 'I am...

Two Beautiful Festivals to Ask Students About This Week

There are a few festivals happening this week in Japan and Thailand, home to many of our students. Japanese families...

Introducing Engoo's Newest Lesson Room Features

At Engoo, we're constantly finding new ways to streamline the lesson experience so our tutors and students can focus on...

Behind the Scenes with Teacher Trainer and Comic Artist, Mike Kanert

Today, we’re taking you behind the scenes to meet another member of our Daily News team. Please welcome … (drumroll)...

When Double Negatives Were Common and Word Order Mattered Not

Have you ever heard the song “Ain't No Mountain High Enough”? Or heard the phrase, “ain’t nobody got time for...

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