
Vocabulary and Expressions Related to Natural Disasters
When disasters happen, they are usually big news around the world, no matter where they occur. Different locations experience things...
How to Prepare for a Speaking Test
Introducing the Content Team: The Voice of Engoo
The Many Meanings and Uses of "X"
The Newest Words in the English Language
6 Ways Shy Learners Can Become Fluent in English
Being shy is NOT a bad thing. In fact, did you know that there are good evolutionary reasons to be...
Don't Let These Excuses Stop You From Learning English
“I want to become fluent in English, but I’m just not good at it.” 😢 “I’ve tried learning English before...
Why Are Serbian and Filipino Tutors So Good at English?
If you take online English lessons with Engoo, you’ve probably met many non-native English tutors who speak great English, especially...
Do I Need a Native-Speaking Tutor?
“Should I take lessons with native-speaking tutors or non-native tutors?” Many new students ask this question. In terms of student...
How To Choose Tutors for Your First Lessons
Are you nervous about taking online English lessons? Well, you’re not alone. For most students, the first few weeks are...
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
“Busy” is a popular English word — but not in the way that many learners think. For example, “busy” has...
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? ...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
How to Wish Someone the Best Birthday Ever
Greeting messages can be hard to write, and birthday wishes are no exception. To help English learners like you write...
How to Say “My Internet Isn’t Working!” in English
You’ve probably been in a situation where you’re talking to someone online and all of a sudden their video freezes,...