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It's safe to say that, no matter the activity, most people do their best when they are feeling comfortable and...
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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...
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"For" and "since" are common English words that are used to talk about time and duration. The difference between them...
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How to "Soften" Your Language in Online Lessons
In everyday life, there are times when saying things in an indirect, soft way is extremely important for protecting someone's...
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Chances are high that you've had a student who told you they had no questions, when really they were completely...
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As tutors, we normally don't get to see how the booking system works from the student's side, which leads to...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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...
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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...
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Unfortunately, technical difficulties are part of our job as online tutors. While most of our lessons go smoothly, every now...
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In Japan and Taiwan, the "Ghost Season" has begun. This is the time of the year when the spirits of...
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