Explaining Subtlety in English Communication
Generally speaking, unspoken communication is often more important in many parts of the world in comparison to Western cultures. But...
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Share These "Cold" Idioms with Students This Winter
"Cheese!" 9 Picture-Based Idioms to Share with Students
Free-Talk Idea: Movie Vocabulary (with Quiz + Discussion Questions)
8 Cold & Flu-Related Phrases and How to Explain Them
Once the weather cools down, many students may start complaining about not feeling well. This is a good time to...
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Explaining Subtlety in English Communication
Generally speaking, unspoken communication is often more important in many parts of the world in comparison to Western cultures. But...
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Explaining Phrasal Verbs With "Sign"
Obviously, many of the phrasal verbs with "sign" create an image of writing one’s name on an important document. However,...
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10 Expressions Students Can Use Instead of "I Don't Know"
For everyone, there are times when we don't quite understand what has been said to us. Those of us who...
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![English That Adds Up: Number-Based Idioms to Share With Students [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/12/23020255/number_idioms_cover-300x200.jpg "English That Adds Up: Number-Based Idioms to Share With Students [Updated]")
English That Adds Up: Number-Based Idioms to Share With Students [Updated]
For students whose level is high enough, idioms can often be a fun lesson topic; they're practical while avoiding the...
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Introduce Students to the Power of "Even"
How many different ways can we use "even"?
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Smart Expressions for Providing Reasons, Predictions and Recommendations
Everyone wants to sound smart. Yet, when we speak a foreign language, our ideas get watered down by simplistic language...
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Movie Vocabulary - Part II (With Discussion Questions)
Movies can be great fodder for free conversations, whether new releases or personal favorites from the past. As we've established...
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Hot Under the Collar: English for Anger (With Discussion Questions)
Anger is one of our basic emotions, along with feelings like happiness and sadness. But just like those other feelings,...
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"Safety Country"? "Hand Phone"? "Fighting"? — Unusual Phrases Our Students Use and Why
“Japan is a safety country.” If you’ve taught English to Japanese students, you’ve probably heard “safety” used this way. But...
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![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...
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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.
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What Are Collocations?
Quick food? Do a test? Wrong and right? Do any of those sound strange to you? If they do, then...
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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...
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5 Fun Vocabulary Games for All Levels
Teaching vocabulary can be boring, but here are five easy games to make it more fun for both you and...
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Explaining Phrasal Verbs with "Tell" (with Discussion Questions)
As we've mentioned in previous articles, phrasal verbs are combinations of verbs and other short words that form new meanings...
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English That Adds Up: Number-Based Idioms to Share With Students [Updated]
For students whose level is high enough, idioms can often be a fun lesson topic; they're practical while avoiding the...
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8 Cold & Flu-Related Phrases and How to Explain Them
Once the weather cools down, many students may start complaining about not feeling well. This is a good time to...
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Explaining Phrasal Verbs with "Get" (with Discussion Questions)
We're back with another dive into the world of phrasal verbs. Once again, verbs combined with simple prepositions open up...
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Free-Talk Idea: Movie Vocabulary (with Quiz + Discussion Questions)
Being a movie fan these days often involves much more than simply going to the theater. Movie buffs have passionate...
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