Teach Your Students This Skill To Help Them Pass Exams, Learn Vocabulary Faster, and More
Whether we’re taking an exam, watching the news, or having a conversation, a word (or two!) that we don’t recognize...
- Test Prep
- Vocab & Expressions
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"Beet" or "Bit"? "Eat" or "It"? — How to Teach the Difference
A tutor once told us about a lesson in which a Korean student was talking about a trip to New...
- Pronunciation
Conversation Topic: Summer Festivals & Summer Vacation ☀️
Summer is a special time in many countries. In this post, we’ll go over some summer festivals in our students’...
- Conversation
When “Incorrect” Grammar Makes More Sense
English learners often say things like “Wait me” or “What time it is?” After correcting mistakes like these for the...
- Curiosity
Introducing ... Our New TOEFL Materials & How to Use Them like a Pro
We now have new TOEFL materials! To make sure there aren’t too many surprises for our tutors, this post will...
- Our Materials
COVID-19: Updates and Safety Tips as Things Re-Open
It’s been a few months since COVID-19 entered our world. How are our tutors doing these days? And what can...
- Updates
Pragmatics — aka "Why We Just Don’t Say It That Way"
“Hmm … There’s nothing incorrect with your sentence, but we just don’t say it like that.” If you’ve ever found...
- Conversation
- Grammar
Why “Repeat After Me” Doesn't Improve Pronunciation
You’re reading out some expressions for the student to repeat after you. In your opinion, which of the following is...
- Pronunciation
Dear Advanced Student: What Do You Want From Me?
Do advanced students make you nervous? If so, you’re not alone! Even native-speaking tutors find them intimidating. To make these...
- Advanced Learners
Extra Time at the End of the Lesson? ⏳ Activities For Serious Students
There’s seven minutes left and your student has already finished the lesson. 😱 You know this student takes classes very...
- Online Tutoring