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What Kind of Nerd is Your Student?
In the past, words like "nerd" and "geek" were rude ways to refer to people who were not cool. Things...
Help Students Use "You Know" Like a Native Speaker
Students who watch English-language movies or listen to fluent speakers in casual conversations will definitely hear the short phrase "you...
Strengthening Questions and Negative Statements with "At All"
"At all" is a quick and effective way to add emphasis to statements and questions. It's also something that many...
How to Highlight Your Online Tutoring Experience on Your Résumé
Online tutors utilize a variety of skills every day that can help them to secure work at the next stage of their career.
TV Shows to Recommend to Students for English Study
One question that many students tend to ask is which English-language TV shows they should watch to help them improve...
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...
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.
X: The Strongest Letter in the Alphabet?
Have you ever thought about how often we use the letter "X" each day? From math to maps, and from...
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...
![How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/02/10075543/bernard-hermant-bSpqe48INMg-unsplash-300x200.jpg "How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]")
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...
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...
![Free Conversation Ideas for Valentine's Day [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/02/12024539/valentine_free_talk_cover-300x200.jpg "Free Conversation Ideas for Valentine's Day [Updated]")
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...
TV Shows to Recommend to Students for English Study
One question that many students tend to ask is which English-language TV shows they should watch to help them improve...