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At Engoo, we're constantly improving the lesson experience so students can focus on their learning. Today, we're happy to present...
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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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Our lesson materials are a big reason learning with us is so fun and effective! But did you know that...
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If you always feel rushed during the TOEIC reading test, you're not alone. Most test-takers are overwhelmed by the 100...
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Best Ways to Express Your Opinion Without Saying “I”
Did you know that you can say “I think” without using the pronoun “I”? Doing so can actually help you...
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When Not to Use "Whom" – Even in Formal Situations
As far as I'm concerned, 'whom' is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler. American...
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Meet Mike: Teacher Trainer, Comic Artist, and Daily News Editor
Engoo Daily News, which delivers fascinating news for students to discuss every day, is one of our most popular materials....
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When English Speakers Actually Say "Whom"
“Whom.” It’s one of those things you learned in English class but rarely hear in real life. Yet, just when...
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5 Ways to Ease Your Kid Into Online English Lessons
In recent years, online education has become more and more common around the world with a bunch of resources and...
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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...
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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
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