Engoo Tutor's Blog
How to Make Students Feel More Comfortable in Online Classes
It's safe to say that, no matter the activity, most people do their best when they are feeling comfortable and...
How Language Skill Can Help Students Earn More Money
Students come to us to learn a new language for many reasons, from easier travel to the ability to enjoy...
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 Engage Passive or Hyper Kids
Lessons can be challenging for many reasons, regardless of the student's age. However, when teaching children, you may deal with...
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 Are Collocations?
Quick food? Do a test? Wrong and right? Do any of those sound strange to you? If they do, then...
How to Teach For vs. Since
"For" and "since" are common English words that are used to talk about time and duration. The difference between them...
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 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...