
"Keep Your Shirt On!" English Idioms Based on Clothing
In addition to keeping us warm and stylish, clothing also has a special place in the English language. Idioms related...
A Guide to Asking for and Giving Permission in English
Everyday English Abbreviations You Should Know
Idioms and Expressions Related to Trees
Topic Focus: Business English Basics
Top 5 Things To Ask When Choosing an Online Tutoring Platform
Are you trying to decide which online English tutoring platform is best for you? Just ask yourself the following five...
Celebrate Halloween with Engoo October 27-31!
Halloween is coming up, and at Engoo, that means it’s one of the best times to take a lesson with...
3 Ways to Convince Your Teenager to Study English
If you have a teenager, you know how difficult it can be to keep them motivated. Even getting them out...
7 Facts About Engoo Tutors for World Teachers' Day
Today is World Teachers' Day. To celebrate, here are seven fun facts about our wonderful tutors. 1. We have over...
"Both," "Either," and "Neither": What's the Difference?
A lot of learners know about the words "both," "either," and "neither" from English grammar lessons, but do not totally...
Standard English: What It Is (and Isn't)
At some point, one of your teachers has probably told you that you're learning "Standard English." But what exactly does...
Why You Can't Rely on Motivation to Learn English
Many people have a reason why they can't learn a language. For some people, it's "I'm too old," "I'm too...
Top 3 Questions to Ask a Business English Training Service
If you're in charge of choosing an English training solution for your company, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. There are...
3 Reasons Moving to an English-Speaking Country Doesn't Ensure Fluency
Many learners believe that living in an English-speaking country automatically makes you fluent in English. However, this isn't true. In...
10 Useful Cat Idioms in English
Did you know today is International Cat Day? To celebrate, we've put together this list of useful English expressions that...
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 [Updated]
“Busy” is a popular English word, but it isn't always used in the way that many learners think. For example,...
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? ...
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...
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...
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...
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: 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...
"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...