"I'm Boring": An Easy Way to End the "Boring/Bored" Madness Once and for All
If we got a dollar every time a student said “I’m boring” or “I’m exciting” instead of “I’m bored/excited,” we’d...
- Grammar
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Important Things to Know Before Tutoring Advanced Students 👀
Advanced students are great because you can have truly stimulating conversations with them. But when they start talking about global...
- Advanced Learners
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...
- Vocab & Expressions
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
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