All | Engoo Blog

All Articles

Topic Focus: The Power of Letters

Much English communication doesn't come from words but from simple letters — sometimes alone, sometimes in small combinations. Here on the...

"On the Other Hand ..." Phrases for Making Comparisons

Words like "but" and "however" are useful for making comparisons. But always using the same one or two words can...

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs with "Tell"

This article is a continuation of our series on phrasal verbs, and this time, we're focusing on the different ways...

Daily News Lesson Roundup: Lessons for Book Lovers

Books are a gateway into different worlds, different lives and different perspectives. But they can also be great language study...

How to Be Vague in English

Why would you ever want to not give complete information? Well, maybe because the information is sensitive or private. Or...

18 Ways to Respond in a Conversation Besides "Uh-Huh"

When you’re having a conversation, how do you show your partner that you’re listening? People often make special sounds (“Uh-huh”...

Topic Focus: Super English Words

Some English words are used so much that native speakers don't realize how often they say them. Some, such as...

"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....