Helping Students Ask If They Are Saying Something Correctly
It's natural for English learners to feel unsure about the things they say. They may wonder if they used the...
How to Make Students Feel More Comfortable in Online Classes
How to Write Great Lesson Notes
How to "Soften" Your Language in Online Lessons
Types of Incidents You Didn't Know You Should Report
Christmas Movies to Recommend to Students for the Holiday Season
There’s a good chance Christmas and the year-end holiday season will come up as a conversation topic during your lessons...
English That Adds Up: 10 Number-Based Idioms to Share with Students
For students whose level is strong enough, idioms can often be a fun lesson topic. They are practical and useful...
Tips for Students Giving Presentations in English
Students come to us for help with lots of language-related topics. Some may have a more specific need than others,...
Explaining Phrasal Verbs with "Look"
One thing many English students don’t realize is how much of daily English communication is done with a very limited...
Helping Students Agree Correctly with "Me Too" and "Neither Do I"
Many English learners will probably know that "Me too" is a simple and easy way to agree with someone. However,...
Useful Suggestions for Tutoring Teenagers
When people hear the word "teen," the next word that comes to mind is often "angst." According to the Oxford...
Self-Care for Online Tutors
With more and more work being done away from a traditional office, it’s become more important for people to learn...
Helping Students Ask If They Are Saying Something Correctly
It's natural for English learners to feel unsure about the things they say. They may wonder if they used the...
How to Motivate Students Who Feel Like They Aren't Improving
Many students start studying English with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. But learning a new language isn't easy, and people...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
7 Thought-Provoking Free-Talk Topics for Ghost Season
In Japan and Taiwan, the "Ghost Season" has begun. This is the time of the year when the spirits of...
5 Pro Tips for Handling Technical Issues During Online Lessons
Unfortunately, technical difficulties are part of our job as online tutors. While most of our lessons go smoothly, every now...
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...
3 English Grammar Mistakes to Always Correct With Beginners
Beginners make all sorts of grammar mistakes! Today, let's go over three categories of mistakes we should look out for....