What Does "-Ish" Mean and How Do You Use It?
There are lots of times when we don't want to say something in a precise or exact way. Instead, we...
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From GPS to Scuba: Military Abbreviations in Everyday English
Did you know that the word "Jeep" originally comes from military vehicles? It is thought to have come from "GP,"...
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8 Habits of Effective English Learners [Updated]
If you are reading this blog, it probably means you want to improve your English skill. There are many other...
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Haiku and Horror Movies with Daily News Writer Michael
Have you read our previous feature on the Content Team? Its members are responsible for all of the great materials...
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How to Prepare for a Speaking Test
Are you thinking about taking a speaking test? There are many reasons to do it: strong test results on your...
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Adjectives That Can Describe Both Taste and Personality
You may be surprised to learn that the same words can be used to talk about both food and people....
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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...
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How to Use "Advice" and "Advise"
"Advice" and "advise" are another of the many tricky word pairs English learners should pay special attention to. One small...
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The Benefits of Using AI Chatbots for English Study
Are you looking for new and effective ways to improve your English conversation skills? Has it been difficult for you...
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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,...
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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...
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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,...
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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? ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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"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...
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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...
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