How to "Soften" Your English
Saying things indirectly is sometimes necessary to protect people's feelings and keep your relationships strong. In situations like these, it's...


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



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,...


Daily News Lesson Collection: New!
In honor of the new year, we've collected 10 Daily News lessons all about new things: new technology, new records,...



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...


How to Talk About New Year's Resolutions
A new year is a chance to make big changes and fresh starts. Some people want to try new things,...


What Do 2025's English Words of the Year Mean?
Each year, famous dictionaries like Oxford and Cambridge choose a word they feel represents the mood or major events of...


How to Write Christmas & New Year's Greetings in English (With Examples)
Not sure how to write Christmas and New Year greetings in English? Or are you just tired of the same...


Topic Focus: English for Money
This collection of Engoo blog articles focuses on different topics related to money. We have articles on money slang, common...


13 English "Brain" Idioms and Expressions
The brain is the part of our bodies that lets us think and process information. But the word also appears...


Modern Christmas Songs for English Learners
Some Christmas songs have become classics that get lots of plays in stores and on the radio. But modern musicians...
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English Adjectives for Both Taste and Personality [Updated]
You probably know that you can use "cheesy" to describe a food like lasagna or pizza — but did 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...