Why You Don't Need a Native English Accent
Many English learners think they need to sound just like native English speakers. If that's also how you feel, we...
5 Easy Tips for Making Small Talk in English
11 Different Ways to Say "Thank You" in English
Money Talks! 15 English Idioms About Money
Essential English Vocabulary for Cooking
What's the Difference Between "Everyday" and "Every Day"?
Even many native speakers do not notice the difference between "everyday" and "every day." But these two terms are actually not...


We're Building Classrooms to Celebrate the 10,000th Daily News Lesson!
Daily News lessons are the most popular study materials we have at Engoo. Students who use them not only learn...


"Sick!" When Negative Words Have Positive Meanings
When you learn a new language, you quickly realize that there are often exceptions to rules, and many expressions have...


Are There Other Ways to Say "Etc."?
We don’t always need to list every example of something we’re talking about. In most cases, naming two or three...


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...


In Vogue: 11 Alternative Expressions for "Popular"
People, places and events that are popular are naturally a big topic of conversation. And whenever lots of people are...


"It's Nothing, Really." Modesty in English (Phrases and Quotes)
It's nice to get positive attention because of skills, accomplishments or even looks. However, most people are careful to not...


"Take it Easy!" 10 English Expressions for Relaxing
Life can be busy and stressful sometimes. Whether it's because of responsibilities at work, assignments at school, or spending time...


Signing Off: How to End a Letter in English
If you’d like to write a letter in English, there are plenty of information sources online that can help you....


How Many Different Ways Can You Use "Thing"?
Have you ever thought about all of the ways you can use "thing"? It's a very simple word, but you...


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 [Updated]
Do you have a friend or coworker who’s sick or injured? If you do, here are 20 short English expressions...


20 Short English Quotes for Quick Motivation
Quotes are great tools for finding inspiration and new ways of looking at life. But many well-known quotes are long...


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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Caught a Cold or Flu? How to Talk About This in English [Updated]
Around a certain time of the year, lots of people begin catching colds — or worse, the flu. We hope...
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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...


Focus on Fluency: 15 Textbooks To Help You Speak English
Choosing what textbook to use can be difficult. And if you want to improve your fluency, it's even more challenging,...


"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...