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...
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How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]
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"Korea was Founded by a Bear?!" And Other Free-Talk Topics This Week
This past week was a whirlwind of holidays. Sunday, October 3rd was National Foundation Day in Korea, which celebrates the...
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Why We're Never Too Old To Learn a Language – According to Science
Many tutors we’ve spoken with have brought up that some of their most memorable lessons are with older students –...
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Best Free Online Courses for English Tutors, Staff-Reviewed
These days, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to free learning – from Youtube tutorials to Massive Open Online...
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Japan, Taiwan, and Korea Holidays Coming Up This Week 🌓
Did you know that Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan – where many of our students are from – are observing...
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Introducing Aiga: A Pole Dancing Engoo Tutor From Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬
Today, we’ll get to learn about Aiga – an Engoo tutor, Kyrgyzstan national, pole dancer and more. Make sure to...
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Help Students Learn the Art of Conversation – Not Interrogation
Have you ever had a lesson that made you feel like you were being interrogated? OK, that’s an exaggeration, but...
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What Students Actually Mean by the Word “Foreigner” (And What They Could Say Instead)
“A foreigner asked me for directions.” “I want to make more foreign friends.” “There are some foreigners in my company.”...
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Spot the Difference: "Could You" vs "Would You"
Basically every day, at least one student will ask a question like, “Tutor, what’s the difference between X and Y?”...
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Take Your Students' Backchannels to the Next Level – Or At Least Beyond “Uh-Huh”
You’ve probably met a student like Alejandro before. Or perhaps you’ve met a student who says “Oh really,” “I see,”...
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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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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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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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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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