Share These "Cold" Idioms with Students This Winter
This time of year, temperatures begin to drop and people start bundling up to keep warm. Why not take advantage...
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New Year's Resolutions – Free-Talk Activity of the Month
A brand new year means it's time to set New Year's resolutions! So during free-talk lessons this month, why not...
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"OMG it's Xmas!" – The Surprising History of 5 English Abbreviations
A lot of students ask us why "Christmas" is abbreviated "Xmas." Today, we'll go over this along with the history...
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When to Use (And Not Use) "Whom"
English learners often don't know how to use the word "whom." After all, the rules they learned about it in...
- Grammar
One Smart Way to Boost Students' Reading Skills
If you've ever asked a student to say something in their own words, you know how difficult it is for...
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Extra Lesson Time? ⏳ Play with English Puns
Next time you have a free-talk lesson with a student or extra time at the end, see if they're down...
- Online Tutoring
The Ultimate Guide to Explaining "Can" and "Be Able To"
"What's the difference between 'can' and 'be able to'?""Should I use 'can' here or 'be able to'?""What about 'I am...
- Grammar
Two Beautiful Festivals to Ask Students About This Week
There are a few festivals happening this week in Japan and Thailand, home to many of our students. Japanese families...
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Introducing Engoo's Newest Lesson Room Features
At Engoo, we're constantly finding new ways to streamline the lesson experience so our tutors and students can focus on...
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5 Spooky English Movies to Recommend to Students this Halloween
To ring in the Halloween spirit, we've picked out five spooky English films you can recommend to or discuss with...
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Behind the Scenes with Teacher Trainer and Comic Artist, Mike Kanert
Today, we’re taking you behind the scenes to meet another member of our Daily News team. Please welcome … (drumroll)...
- Online Tutoring
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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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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...
- Online Tutoring
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...
- Online Tutoring
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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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...
- Online Tutoring
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...
- Online Tutoring
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
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...
- Online Tutoring
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...
- Conversation
3 English Grammar Mistakes to Always Correct With Beginners
Beginners make all sorts of grammar mistakes! Today, let's go over three categories of mistakes we should look out for....
- Grammar