Why Dogs Are Man's Best Friend — How to Teach Generic Reference
Which of the following is correct? Dogs are man’s best friend. The dog is man’s best friend. A dog is...
- Grammar
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Using a Student’s Native Language in Class: Yae or Nay?
“Don’t translate!” “Stop thinking in your native language!” These are common tips that language teachers give their students. Unfortunately, they’re...
- Online Tutoring
- Vocab & Expressions
Are We Teaching Advanced Students The Wrong Words?
A student once complained to me, saying “The vocabulary exercises in advanced Daily News lessons don’t have many useful words!...
- Advanced Learners
- Vocab & Expressions
Conversation Topic: Summer Heat and Ice to Eat 🍧
July and August are the hottest months of the year in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan – in other words,...
- Conversation
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
"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
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