
English Vocabulary for Protests and Demonstrations
When many people are unhappy about something, they might decide to organize into large groups to show their frustration publicly....
How to Tell Someone You Support Them in English [Updated]
"Keep Your Shirt On!" English Idioms Based on Clothing
A Guide to Asking for and Giving Permission in English
Everyday English Abbreviations You Should Know
"Used To" / "Be Used To" / "Get Used To": What's the Difference? [Updated]
By itself, "use" means "to put into action for a specific purpose." But when you add "to," it becomes a...
English for Juneteenth, America's Newest Federal Holiday
In 2021, former US President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. This act helped create...
English Vocabulary for Protests and Demonstrations
When many people are unhappy about something, they might decide to organize into large groups to show their frustration publicly....
Why Native English Speakers Say "Have" When They Mean "Eat"
Has a waiter ever asked you “What will you have to drink?” Or have you ever heard a native English...
How to Tell Someone You Support Them in English [Updated]
Everyone needs help sometimes. If a friend or family member is going through a difficult situation, there are several things...
13 Free Ways to Improve Your Listening Skills Online
Want to improve your listening skills without spending a dime? Well, we’ve got you covered! We've collected 13 free ways...
Everyday Latin Abbreviations Used in English
Latin has had a big influence on the English language. For example, many scientific and legal words are purely Latin,...
How to Use “So Am I” and “So Do I” Like a Native Speaker [Updated]
“So do I.” “So have I.” “So am I.” Native speakers use these phrases often, so you've probably heard them...
Daily News Lesson Roundup: Amazing Achievements
Every day, regular people around the world do incredible things. So for this collection of Daily News lessons, we've selected...
10 Great Summer Songs for English Learners ☀️🎶
Here on the Engoo blog, we've already written about common English expressions related to the summer. This time, we'd like...
7 Ways to Politely Apologize for a Late Reply in English
Have you ever wanted to apologize for replying late to an email? Here are seven ways to do that in...
10 Ways to Say You’re Busy Without Being Rude [Updated]
“Busy” is a popular English word, but it isn't always used in the way that many learners think. For example,...
English Phrases to Say When Someone is Sick
Do you have a friend or coworker who’s sick, injured, or looks like they might be coming down with something? ...
20 Short English Quotes for Quick Motivation [Updated]
Quotes and proverbs are great tools for finding inspiration and fresh ways of looking at life. However, many well-known quotes...
10 Ways to Politely Ask for Clarification in English
Whether you're meeting with a foreign client, seeing a doctor, or taking an online English lesson, there will be times...
Caught a Cold or Flu? How to Talk About This in English
It's that time of year again when everyone seems to be catching a cold – or worse, the flu. We...
How to Wish Someone the Best Birthday Ever [Updated]
Greeting messages can be hard to write, and birthday wishes are no exception. To help English learners write the best...
Focus on Fluency: Top 15 Textbooks To Help You Speak English
Choosing what textbook to use is a difficult decision. And if you want to improve your fluency, it gets even...
"Could You" vs "Would You": What's the Difference?
As one of the largest online learning platforms, we get asked a lot of questions about English grammar. Today we’ll...
10 Polite Ways to Ask People to Repeat Themselves
Whether you’re talking to a friend, having a business meeting, or taking an online English lesson, there will be times...