5 Spooky English Movies to Recommend to Students This Halloween [Updated]
To help set the mood for the Halloween season, we've picked five English-language horror films you can recommend to or...


What Are Your Unique Selling Points as an Online Tutor?


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Conversation Topic: Spring, Allergies and Cherry Blossoms
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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...


Backchaining: How to Get Difficult Words to "Roll off the Tongue"
Have you ever started singing a song and gotten stuck after the first few lines? Or maybe you can remember...


The Many Ways to Use “Taste” (with Discussion Questions)
Most English learners will know "taste" as a verb for experiencing the flavor of food and drinks. Fluent speakers, however,...


Conversation Topic: Spring, Allergies and Cherry Blossoms
For many of us and our students, spring is in the air! How does this affect our students? What questions...


Daily News Lesson Roundup: World Cuisine
Everybody loves a good meal, so for the foodies among your students, we've collected a list of 10 Daily News...


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...


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...
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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...


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...


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...


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...


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 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...


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:...


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...