
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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Conversation Topic: Spring, Allergies and Cherry Blossoms
How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]
Share These "Cold" Idioms with Students This Winter
Conversation Topic: Typhoons πππ
Besides hot, sticky weather, summer brings one other phenomenon to East Asia: typhoons. What does this mean for our students? ...
Why Dogs Are Man's Best Friend β How to Teach Generic Reference
Which of the following is correct? Dogs are manβs best friend. The dog is manβs best friend. A dog is...
Using a Studentβs Native Language in Class: Yae or Nay?
βDonβt translate!β βStop thinking in your native language!β These are common tips that language teachers give their students. Unfortunately, theyβre...
Are We Teaching Advanced Students The Wrong Words?
A student once complained to me, saying βThe vocabulary exercises in advanced Daily News lessons donβt have many useful words!...
Conversation Topic: Summer Heat and Ice to Eat π§
July and August are the hottest months of the year in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan β in other words,...
Teach Your Students This Skill To Help Them Pass Exams, Learn Vocabulary Faster, and More
Whether weβre taking an exam, watching the news, or having a conversation, a word (or two!) that we donβt recognize...
"Beet" or "Bit"? "Eat" or "It"? β How to Teach the Difference
A tutor once told us about a lesson in which a Korean student was talking about a trip to New...
When βIncorrectβ Grammar Makes More Sense
English learners often say things like βWait meβ or βWhat time it is?β After correcting mistakes like these for the...
Introducing ... Our New TOEFL Materials & How to Use Them like a Pro
We now have new TOEFL materials! To make sure there arenβt too many surprises for our tutors, this post will...
COVID-19: Updates and Safety Tips as Things Re-Open
Itβs been a few months since COVID-19 entered our world. How are our tutors doing these days? And what can...
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, βWait, is that allowed?βΒ Today, weβll 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...