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Explaining Phrasal Verbs with "Make"
Phrasal verbs combine verbs with adverbs or prepositions to form new meanings. They are extremely common in English usage and...
Free-Talk Topics for Kids and Teens
Free-talk lessons can often be one of the most challenging parts of online English tutoring. If your student happens to...
Prepare Students for Winter with These "Cold" Expressions
This time of year, temperatures begin to drop and people wear more clothes to keep warm. Depending on the part...
Expressions Students Can Use Instead of "Etc."
We don’t always need to list every example of something we’re talking about. In most cases, naming two or three...
What Are Your Unique Selling Points as an Online Tutor?
USPs, or Unique Selling Points, help something to stand out from everything around it. People look for them when shopping...
10 of the Most Translated Books to Recommend to Students
On some level, the students we tutor have an interest in learning about the world beyond what is familiar to...
Tips for Helping Your Students Strengthen Their Vocabulary
The bigger a speaker's vocabulary, the more freedom they have to express their ideas creatively and with the precise nuance...
Christmas Movies to Recommend to Students for the Holiday Season
There’s a good chance Christmas and the year-end holiday season will come up as a conversation topic during your lessons...
How to Write Great Lesson Notes
Delivering enjoyable and educational classes for our students is only one part of the service we provide at Engoo. So...
What Does Our New AI Tool Mean for Tutors?
As you have probably seen, we have been developing a new AI-powered tool for users of our platform. We hope...
The Unique Challenges Faced by Many Japanese English Learners
According to a recent report, Japan ranks a record low 87th out of 113 countries and regions in the English...
Tips to Confirm Students Really Understand
Chances are high that you've had a student who told you they had no questions, when really they were completely...
Common Pronunciation Mistakes Japanese Students Make
A student's native language can have a big impact on the things they find easy or difficult when learning a...
How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions
It happens every now and then: a student asks a question that is too personal or just not appropriate for...
Use Free-Talk Lessons to Share These Funny English Word Pairs
Some English word pairs sound funny — but they are still very useful to know.
How to "Soften" Your Language in Online Lessons
In everyday life, there are times when saying things in an indirect, soft way is extremely important for protecting someone's...
How to Explain Pay vs. Spend vs. Cost
Similar to "say" and "tell," there are small but important differences between "pay," "spend" and "cost" that can be difficult...
Free-Talk Topics for Kids and Teens
Free-talk lessons can often be one of the most challenging parts of online English tutoring. If your student happens to...