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...
- 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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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
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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
- Conversation
- 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
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