How to Avoid Saying “I Don’t Know” Directly
If you don't know the answer to a question, how do you respond? In professional settings, it's often better to...
Using Your Head: 15 Different Ways to Say "Think"
10 Ways to Say You’re Busy Without Being Rude [Updated]
How to Use "You Know" Like a Native Speaker
What Do Movie Ratings Mean? (G, PG, R, etc.) [Updated]
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 [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? ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...