11 Names That Became Common English Words
Some people are so important or famous that their names become common words everyone understands! English has many words like...
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On Thursday, February 24, 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. Since then, Russian forces have occupied several regions of...
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Are Double Negatives Wrong in English Grammar?
In today's blog post, we’ll explain a controversial topic of English grammar: the "double negative" or "double negation." Here's what...
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Engoo's New and Improved Drawing Tools
At Engoo, we know online learning isn't easy. That's why we designed our own lesson room for online English lessons....
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Non-Romantic Ways English Speakers Celebrate Valentine's Day
Did you know that Valentine's Day isn't just about couples and candlelit dinners? Today, we'll show you four other ways...
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Introducing Darren: Engoo Tutor and Award-Winning Filmmaker
Meet Darren – a popular Engoo tutor who's also an award-winning filmmaker! Today, Darren will tell us about his life and...
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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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Most Popular Engoo Daily News Lessons of 2021
Our students love Engoo Daily News – our English learning materials which have students and tutors discuss interesting events and...
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How to Use "A" and "The" to Talk About Things in General
Which of the following is correct? Dogs are man’s best friend. The dog is man’s best friend. Everyone would agree that the...
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2021 Words of the Year Explained
Each year, English dictionaries announce a "word of the year" — a word or phrase that represents the past year...
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Introducing Engoo's Newest Lesson Room Features
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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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]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/05/25141636/Blog-post-05-25-2021-300x150.jpg "10 Ways to Say You’re Busy Without Being Rude [Updated]")
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]](https://assets.blog.engoo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/08/30070753/sick_phrases_cover-300x200.jpg "English Phrases to Say When Someone Is Sick [Updated]")
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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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...
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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 [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...
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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,...
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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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16 Words for Describing Different Body Types
Most learners will know the common adjectives for describing body shapes; words like "tall," "fat" and "short." But these words...
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