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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Conversation Topic: Spring, Allergies and Cherry Blossoms
![How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/02/10075543/bernard-hermant-bSpqe48INMg-unsplash-300x200.jpg "How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]")
How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]
Share These "Cold" Idioms with Students This Winter
From A to Z: Introduce Students to These Letter-Based Idioms
All of the words in the English language are made from just 26 letters. But sometimes you only need a...
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9 Children's Books to Recommend for Read Across America Day
Did you know that March 3, 2025 is Read Across America Day? As the name suggests, Read Across America Day...
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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...
- Online Tutoring
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Free Conversation Ideas for Valentine's Day [Updated]
Originating in the UK, Valentine's Day as we know it now has spread around the world. Your students probably know...
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Wrap it Up: How to Keep Lessons from Going on Too Long
We’ve all been there. The lesson clock starts getting close to zero, and you begin wrapping up — or at...
- Online Tutoring
Conversation Topic: Hot Foods and Baths to Survive the Winter 🍲
The weather is now cold enough in most of our students’ countries to become a topic of conversation. And since...
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Why Students Learn With Us (Hint: It’s Not Just Because They Want To Learn English)
We tutor many students each day who all want to learn English, but have you ever wondered about the reasons...
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- Online Tutoring
How to Conquer Free-Talk Lessons with Absolute Beginners
Sometimes beginner students request “free-talk” lessons even though they aren’t able to … talk freely. 😭😭😭 How should we handle...
- Beginners & Kids
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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...
- Online Tutoring
Engoo 2024 in Review
2024 is now in the history books. It’s nice to look back on what was accomplished in the previous year...
- Online Tutoring
- Our Materials
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, “Wait, is that allowed?” Today, we’ll 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
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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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