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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What Students Actually Mean by the Word “Foreigner” (And What They Could Say Instead)
Do the example sentences above sound familiar? You’ve probably noticed that our students use the word “foreigner” quite commonly. But...
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On the House: Share These Alternatives for "Free" (With Discussion Questions)
“Free” is a word that usually gets people’s attention quickly! But do your students know any other ways to express...
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Explaining Phrasal Verbs With "Put"
Up next in our series on phrasal verbs, we're highlighting some of the many ways students can use "put" in...
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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 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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What Students Actually Mean by the Word “Foreigner” (And What They Could Say Instead)
Do the example sentences above sound familiar? You’ve probably noticed that our students use the word “foreigner” quite commonly. But...
- Curiosity
- Vocab & Expressions
![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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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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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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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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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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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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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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