Daily News Lesson Roundup: Travel
There's no doubt that many of our students come to us because they're interested in visiting foreign countries. They might...
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COVID-19: How Our Students Are Doing (and What Questions We Don't Want to Ask)
Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan β where many of our students live β were the first outside China to be...
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Euphemisms You Probably Don't Know You're Using π²
What do you call this animal in your language? If you speak a Romance language, you probably thought of a...
- Curiosity
Extra Time at the End of the Lesson? β³ Play Games!
You reach the end of the lesson, but there is way too much time left π± What do you do?...
- Online Tutoring
COVID-19: What's Happening and What Can We Do To Stay Safe?
In recent weeks, COVID-19 (popularly known as βcoronavirusβ) has spread relentlessly around the globe. Weβd like to take this opportunity...
- Updates
Are You Accidentally Being a Creepy Online Tutor? (Real Student Complaints Included)
Unfortunately, it happens to the best of us: We ask a question because we want to get to know our...
- Online Tutoring
How Not to Teach Vocabulary (According to Science)
Imagine youβre in a Japanese class and your teacher is reading some vocabulary: βAnd the next word is βkyΕ«-ryΕ,β which...
- Vocab & Expressions
R or L? 3 Easy Ways to Teach Students the Difference
Itβs common knowledge that many East Asian learners confuse their Rβs and Lβs. The usual explanation is that these sounds...
- Pronunciation
We are Engoo β Behind Our New Tutoring Brand
We recently announced that our teaching platform is being rebranded as βEngoo.β Since many of you have said that youβd...
- Updates
"I'm Boring": An Easy Way to End the "Boring/Bored" Madness Once and for All
If we got a dollar every time a student said βIβm boringβ or βIβm excitingβ instead of βIβm bored/excited,β weβd...
- Grammar
Important Things to Know Before Tutoring Advanced Students π
Advanced students are great because you can have truly stimulating conversations with them. But when they start talking about global...
- Advanced Learners
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
- Our Materials
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...
- Online Tutoring
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...
- 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
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...
- 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
- Our Materials
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...
- Online Tutoring
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...
- Curiosity
What's in a Name? 6 Questions for Your Next Free-Talk Lesson
If you ever need a conversation topic that's suitable for all levels, there's an easy one right before your eyes:...
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