Tips for Advancing Your Career as an Online Tutor
It’s not very common for people to talk about career development for tutors. And when the issue is brought up,...
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How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]
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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...
- Online Tutoring
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...
- Curiosity
- Online Tutoring
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...
- Conversation
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...
- Advanced Learners
- 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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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:...
- Test Prep
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
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
- Pronunciation
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 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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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
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