Explain Words with Their "Core Concepts" and Watch Students Go “Aha”!💡✨
Did you know that the French word for “potato” is “apple of the earth” (pomme de terre)? Or that the...
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Do Students Really Need a Native Accent? 🤔
Ironically, the English language does not belong to the English anymore … and no, it doesn’t belong to the Americans...
- Pronunciation
How to Explain Exceptions to Rules (Without Saying "That's Just the Way It is")
Sometimes, students get upset over variations in grammar and spelling. For example, they might demand to know why one native...
- Grammar
Should I Get a TESOL or TEFL Certificate to Teach Online?
Many online English tutors wonder if they should get certified. To answer this question, we asked our tutors with certification...
- Online Tutoring
Important Things to Know Before Teaching Taiwanese Students 🇹🇼
After Japan and South Korea, Taiwan is our next largest source of students. What should we know about Taiwan and...
- Online Tutoring
Forget Word Stress Rules (For Now) and Prioritize These Two Principles
When we think of teaching word stress, it’s easy to think about all the rules and feel overwhelmed. Luckily, there...
- Pronunciation
How Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese Brains Perceive Word Stress
As you’ve probably noticed, many of our students have a hard time mastering word stress. Some linguists even call this...
- Curiosity
- Pronunciation
Introducing Our New Absolute Beginner Conversation Materials
As tutors ourselves, we know how hard it can be to have a conversation with an absolute beginner. But fear...
- Our Materials
How to Not Offend Students from Different Cultures
One of the most enjoyable aspects of teaching online is interacting with students from different countries. However, cultural differences sometimes...
- Online Tutoring
How to Craft Example Sentences That'll Make Students Go "Aha!" 💡
Have you ever explained a new word only to find that your student still looks puzzled? Chances are, it’s not...
- Vocab & Expressions