"Korea was Founded by a Bear?!" And Other Free-Talk Topics This Week
This past week was a whirlwind of holidays. Sunday, October 3rd was National Foundation Day in Korea, which celebrates the...
- Conversation
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Why We're Never Too Old To Learn a Language – According to Science
Many tutors we’ve spoken with have brought up that some of their most memorable lessons are with older students –...
- Curiosity
Best Free Online Courses for English Tutors, Staff-Reviewed
These days, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to free learning – from Youtube tutorials to Massive Open Online...
- Online Tutoring
Japan, Taiwan, and Korea Holidays Coming Up This Week 🌓
Did you know that Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan – where many of our students are from – are observing...
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Introducing Aiga: A Pole Dancing Engoo Tutor From Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬
Today, we’ll get to learn about Aiga – an Engoo tutor, Kyrgyzstan national, pole dancer and more. Make sure to...
- Online Tutoring
Help Students Learn the Art of Conversation – Not Interrogation
Have you ever had a lesson that made you feel like you were being interrogated? OK, that’s an exaggeration, but...
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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?”...
- Grammar
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,”...
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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...
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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...
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