
Expressions Students Can Use to Agree and Disagree
Whether in free-talk lessons or when discussing a Daily News article, you'll have plenty of opportunities to exchange opinions with...
Tips for Advancing Your Career as an Online Tutor
Conversation Topic: Spring, Allergies and Cherry Blossoms
How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions [Updated]
Share These "Cold" Idioms with Students This Winter
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...