
Vocabulary and Expressions Related to Natural Disasters
When disasters happen, they are usually big news around the world, no matter where they occur. Different locations experience things...
How to Prepare for a Speaking Test
Introducing the Content Team: The Voice of Engoo
The Many Meanings and Uses of "X"
The Newest Words in the English Language
5 English Words That Come From China
English words come from a lot of different languages, such as Greek, Latin and French. Today, let’s learn about five...
What 'Pronunciation' Means on the IELTS Speaking Test
Pronunciation counts for 25% of your score on the IELTS Speaking test. But did you know that by “pronunciation,” IELTS...
7 Alternatives for "Love" to Use on Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day around the corner, love is in the air. In many countries around the world, it's a day...
Support Earthquake Relief in Turkey and Syria Through our Donation Drive
The biggest international news story right now is about the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 this...
5 Ways to Use “Make It” Like a Native English Speaker
Here, Shreya apologizes for not being able to go to Peter’s party. But why does she use “make it” instead...
What 'Fluency and Coherence' Mean on The IELTS Speaking Test
The IELTS test is a well-known standard for proving your English skills, and a key part of it is the...
5 Ways That Violet is Different from Purple
Have you ever seen someone use the word "violet" and wondered what makes it different from purple? Today, let's learn...
How to Politely Say “No” When You’re Asked If You Have Any Questions
Knowing how to speak politely is an important part of learning any language, and there are a lot of different...
What 'Grammatical Range and Accuracy' Mean on the IELTS Speaking Test
Grammar is important to doing well on any standardized test, including IELTS. In fact, grammar – or what IELTS calls...
How to Talk About New Year's Resolutions
For many people, the start of a new year is a chance to make important changes or improvements in their...
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
“Busy” is a popular English word — but not in the way that many learners think. For example, “busy” has...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
How to Wish Someone the Best Birthday Ever
Greeting messages can be hard to write, and birthday wishes are no exception. To help English learners like you write...
How to Say “My Internet Isn’t Working!” in English
You’ve probably been in a situation where you’re talking to someone online and all of a sudden their video freezes,...