Explaining Subtlety in English Communication
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Explaining Phrasal Verbs With "Put"
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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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Extra Time at the End of the Lesson? ⏳ Play Games!
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5 Spooky English Movies to Recommend to Students This Halloween [Updated]
To help set the mood for the Halloween season, we've picked five English-language horror films you can recommend to or...
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Upcoming Holiday: Halloween 🎃
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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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How Students Book Your Lessons
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Maximize Your Income With Last-Minute Bookings
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How to Write Great Lesson Notes
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Types of Incidents You Didn't Know You Should Report
Occasionally, you may encounter situations during lessons that make you go, “Wait, is that allowed?” Today, we’ll cover four types of...
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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...
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As you have probably seen, we have been developing a new AI-powered tool for users of our platform. We hope...
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Tips to Confirm Students Really Understand
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What's in a Name? 6 Questions for Your Next Free-Talk Lesson
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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...
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