
Conversation Topic: Spring, Allergies and Cherry Blossoms
For many of us and our students, spring is in the air! How does this affect our students? What questions...
How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]
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)
5 Whiteboard Activities for Kids
Having a virtual whiteboard makes lessons with kids a lot more fun and interactive. Today we'll show you five games...
Important Things to Know Before Tutoring Beginners
Who are our beginners and what are they like? Today, we'll cover the three main characteristics to look out for...
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...
Free Talk Ideas for the May Holiday Season
Did you know we're in the midst of a holiday season? In most of our students' countries, some big holidays...
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...
How to Stay Sane as a Busy Online Tutor
Online tutoring has always come with its fair share of stress, and the past few years have just piled on...
5 Thai New Year Facts to Ask Your Students About
Thai New Year, also known as "Songkran," is right around the corner! Today, we'll share five facts about the holiday...
How to Reassure Students Who Think They're Bad at Languages
Many learners think they need talent to be good at a language. However, contrary to popular belief, talent isn't key...
5 Flower Expressions to Teach Students This Spring
Do you have extra lesson time or need ideas for a free-talk lesson? Spring is right around the corner in...
How to Answer "What Materials Do You Recommend?"
"What materials do you recommend?" is one of the first questions new students ask. Today, we'll show you how to...
How Students Book Your Lessons
As tutors, we normally don't get to see how the booking system works from the student's side, which leads to...
Maximize Your Income With Last-Minute Bookings
Have you ever closed slots that haven't been booked yet? Do you think opening slots at the last minute is...
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...
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]
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...
8 Facts About Engoo for Our 8th Anniversary
Did you know that our international brand, Engoo, launched this month eight years ago? About a year after starting our...
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...
5 Pro Tips for Handling Technical Issues During Online Lessons
Unfortunately, technical difficulties are part of our job as online tutors. While most of our lessons go smoothly, every now...
7 Thought-Provoking Free-Talk Topics for Ghost Season
In Japan and Taiwan, the "Ghost Season" has begun. This is the time of the year when the spirits of...