Share These "Cold" Idioms with Students This Winter
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Many students start studying English with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. But learning a new language isn't easy, and people...
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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...
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How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions
It happens every now and then: a student asks a question that is too personal or just not appropriate for...
- Online Tutoring
Toys and Learning Materials to Recommend to Parents of Young Learners
Although there are several different ways of learning, one way that's very effective for children is called "kinesthetic learning." Kinesthetic...
- Beginners & Kids
How to Help Students Prepare for a Speaking Test
Are any of your students getting ready for a speaking test? There are many reasons they may be taking it:...
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How to Make Students Feel More Comfortable in Online Classes
It's safe to say that, no matter the activity, most people do their best when they are feeling comfortable and...
- Online Tutoring
How Language Skill Can Help Students Earn More Money
Students come to us to learn a new language for many reasons, from easier travel to the ability to enjoy...
- Curiosity
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Common Pronunciation Mistakes Japanese Students Make
A student's native language can have a big impact on the things they find easy or difficult when learning a...
- Online Tutoring
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How to Engage Passive or Hyper Kids
Lessons can be challenging for many reasons, regardless of the student's age. However, when teaching children, you may deal with...
- Beginners & Kids
- 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 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
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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
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
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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
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
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...
- Online Tutoring
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...
- Conversation
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....
- Grammar