Share These "Cold" Idioms with Students This Winter
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Upcoming Spirit Festivals in Japan and Taiwan
The spirits of the dead are back in the world of the living, or so it’s believed in many parts...
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Meet Harry, Award-Winning Playwright and Daily News Writer
Our lesson materials are produced by a team of professional writers, journalists, and educators … but did you know we...
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Loanwords and Romanization: Lesser-Known Culprits Behind Persistent Pronunciation Issues
When I worked as an English teacher in France, the school principal was someone called “Monsieur Lelong.” Can you guess...
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How to Handle Unwanted Compliments, Questions, and Requests as an Online Tutor
Being a private tutor can put us in an awkward twilight zone between “friend” and “tutor,” making it difficult to...
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Conversation Topic: East Asian Rainy Season ☔️
By June, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan (where around 98% of our students are) will have entered the “East Asian...
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Make Your Free-Talk Lessons More Fun With Social Media
Did you know that World Social Media Day is coming up? World Social Media Day was launched by Mashable...
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"Tutor, How Can I Get Fluent Faster?" – The Question We All Dread
Every English learner wants to reach the promised land of fluency sooner rather than later. And at some point, some...
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Upcoming Holiday: Dragon Boat Festival in Taiwan 🐉
Dragon Boat Festival is one of the biggest traditional holidays in Taiwan (besides Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival) and...
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Upcoming Holiday: Memorial Day in South Korea 🇰🇷
On June 25th, 1950, one of the bloodiest conflicts in modern history erupted on the Korean peninsula. The Korean War,...
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Introducing Bob Br: IT Professional by Day, Engoo Tutor by Night
From all the time we've spent talking to tutors, we can tell you that you're in the company of some...
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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...
- Online Tutoring
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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