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Introducing the Many Ways to Use "Like"
For people learning English, "like" may be one of the most confusing words they come across. Sure, they probably understand...
New Bellbird Feature: Screen Sharing
You may have already noticed, but we recently introduced a new feature to Bellbird: screen sharing! This addition opens up...
Tips for Reducing Unwanted Noise During Lessons
Successful lessons depend on a variety of factors, and some of them have nothing to do with either you or...
Explaining the Difference: "Look," "See" and "Watch"
"Look" and "see" are two of the most basic verbs that all English learners come across early in their study....
Free Online Word Games to Recommend to Students
As schoolchildren, we all played games designed to help us learn and memorize important information. Games are a fantastic way...
Introducing Euphemisms: Saying Negative Things in a Positive Way
Has a student ever asked about the difference between "bathroom" and "restroom"? If so, how did you respond? Restroom, of...
How to Tutor Overconfident Students
We've written a lot on this blog about tutoring shy or quiet students. There are a lot of them! But...
Introduce Students to the Power of a Thesaurus
Most students should be familiar with using dictionaries to aid their language study. Some may have used convenient digital dictionaries...
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...
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How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]
It happens every now and then: a student asks a question that is too personal or just not appropriate for...
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...
Tips to Confirm Students Really Understand
You've likely been in a situation in which you explained something to a student, who then told you they had...
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...
![How to Explain "Pay," "Spend" and "Cost" [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/03/04052846/pay_spend_cost_cover-1-300x200.jpg "How to Explain \"Pay,\" \"Spend\" and \"Cost\" [Updated]")
How to Explain "Pay," "Spend" and "Cost" [Updated]
Similar to "say" and "tell," there are small but important differences between "pay," "spend" and "cost" that can be difficult...
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...
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Free Conversation Ideas for Valentine's Day [Updated]
Originating in the UK, Valentine's Day as we know it now has spread around the world. Your students probably know...
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...
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.