How to Make Students Feel More Comfortable in Online Classes
No matter the activity, people tend to do their best when they’re feeling comfortable. So a big part of online...
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Christmas Movies to Recommend to Students for the Holiday Season
There’s a good chance Christmas and the year-end holiday season will come up as a conversation topic during your lessons...
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Tips for Students Giving Presentations in English
Students come to us for help with lots of language-related topics. Some may have a more specific need than others,...
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Explaining Phrasal Verbs with "Look"
One thing many English students don’t realize is how much of daily English communication is done with a very limited...
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Helping Students Agree Correctly with "Me Too" and "Neither Do I"
Many English learners will probably know that "Me too" is a simple and easy way to agree with someone. However,...
- Grammar
Useful Suggestions for Tutoring Teenagers
When people hear the word "teen," the next word that comes to mind is often "angst." According to the Oxford...
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Self-Care for Online Tutors
With more and more work being done away from a traditional office, it’s become more important for people to learn...
- Curiosity
- Online Tutoring
Helping Students Ask If They Are Saying Something Correctly
It's natural for English learners to feel unsure about the things they say. They may wonder if they used the...
- Conversation
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...
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How to Help Students Prepare for a Speaking Test
Are any of your students getting ready for a speaking test? There are many reasons they may be taking it:...
- Test Prep
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...
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- Pronunciation
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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
- Online Tutoring
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Tips to Confirm Students Really Understand
You've likely been in a situation in which you explained something to a student, who then told you they had...
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What's in a Name? 6 Questions for Your Next Free-Talk Lesson
If you ever need a conversation topic that's suitable for all levels, there's an easy one right before your eyes:...
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- Curiosity
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...
- Curiosity
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