Topic Focus: Super English Words
Some English words are used so much that native speakers don't realize how often they say them. Some, such as...
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English Vocabulary for Protests and Demonstrations
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How to Tell Someone You Support Them in English [Updated]
"Keep Your Shirt On!" English Idioms Based on Clothing
A Guide to Asking for and Giving Permission in English
5 Easy Tips for Making Small Talk in English
Small talk is one of the most common types of conversation you’ll have in English. It can happen in almost...
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English Weather Expressions That Are Not About the Weather
By now, you have probably learned a lot of English weather vocabulary, such as “rain,” “wind,” “snow,” and so on....
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3 Easy Steps for Calling in Sick in English
A survey from 2021 revealed that a majority of Americans feel stressed about calling in sick to work. So if...
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Announcing the Winners of Engoo's 2022 Halloween Costume Contest
This past Halloween, we hosted our second ever Halloween Costume Contest for our tutors. Today, we're happy to announce our...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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"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...
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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...
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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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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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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
It's that time of year again when everyone seems to be catching a cold – or worse, the flu. We...
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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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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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"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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