Movie Vocabulary - Part II (With Discussion Questions)
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Tutors sometimes ask us about respectful ways to address our students. This makes sense as in many of our students'...
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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
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When to Use (And Not Use) "Whom"
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One Smart Way to Boost Students' Reading Skills
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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...
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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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![How to Explain "Pay," "Spend" and "Cost" [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/03/04052846/pay_spend_cost_cover-1-300x200.jpg "How to Explain \"Pay,\" \"Spend\" and \"Cost\" [Updated]")
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...
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