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Introducing the Content Team: The Voice of Engoo
At Engoo, we're very proud of the high-quality language materials we've made available for both learners and tutors on our...
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The Many Meanings and Uses of X [Updated]
X is one of the most powerful letters in the alphabet. From math to maps, and from voting to kissing,...
Collocations: Word Pairs for Natural English
Quick food? Do a test? Wrong and right? Do any of those sound strange to you? If they do, then...
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English Idioms and Expressions for the Summer [Updated]
Another hot summer is here! When we think of the summer season, many fun things come to mind, such as...
How to Use "Enough" as an Adjective, Pronoun and Adverb
"Enough" is a word that is used very often in everyday conversation, so understanding its different forms will give your...
More Languages Can Equal More Money
There are many reasons to learn a new language, from easier travel to the ability to enjoy books and films...
"Used To" / "Be Used To" / "Get Used To": What's the Difference?
Sometimes you only need to make a small change to an English word to have a big effect on its...
What Does it Mean to "Soften" Your Language?
Different cultures have different ideas about being direct in speech and actions. However, no matter where in the world you...
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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...
How to Avoid Answering Sensitive Questions
Has anyone ever asked you a question you didn't want to answer? Maybe the question was too personal or you...
16 Words for Describing Different Body Types
Most learners will know the common adjectives for describing body shapes; words like "tall," "fat" and "short." But these words...
Idioms and Expressions Related to Trees
Before the big, convenient cities of modern times, people lived closer to nature. So it's no surprise that expressions and...
How to Tell Someone You Support Them in English
Everyone needs help from time to time. If a friend or family member is going through a difficult situation, or...
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Vocabulary and Expressions Related to Natural Disasters [Updated]
When disasters happen, they can be big news around the world, no matter where they occur. Different locations experience things...
Shakespeare's Influence on the English Language
William Shakespeare has had an incredible influence on not just English literature, but the English language in general. Also known...
![What Do Movie Ratings Mean? (G, PG, R, etc.) [Updated]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/01/31070924/movie_ratings_meaning_1-300x168.jpg "What Do Movie Ratings Mean? (G, PG, R, etc.) [Updated]")
What Do Movie Ratings Mean? (G, PG, R, etc.) [Updated]
With the popularity of streaming services, movie ratings may not seem as important as they did in the past, when...
The Many Meanings and Uses of X [Updated]
X is one of the most powerful letters in the alphabet. From math to maps, and from voting to kissing,...
8 Expressions for Making Urgent Requests Politely
Sometimes you really need something quickly. The problem with formal speech is that it can be difficult to express that...
