
Expressions Students Can Use to Agree and Disagree
Whether in free-talk lessons or when discussing a Daily News article, you'll have plenty of opportunities to exchange opinions with...
Tips for Advancing Your Career as an Online Tutor
Conversation Topic: Spring, Allergies and Cherry Blossoms
How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]
Share These "Cold" Idioms with Students This Winter
"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
When Double Negatives Were Common and Word Order Mattered Not
Have you ever heard the song “Ain't No Mountain High Enough”? Or heard the phrase, “ain’t nobody got time for...
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...
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...
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...
How to Explain "Pay," "Spend" and "Cost" [Updated]
Similar to "say" and "tell," there are small but important differences between "pay," "spend" and "cost" that can be difficult...