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Spooky Halloween Idioms You Can Use All Year

When you think of Halloween, you might imagine things like ghosts, skeletons, witches and spiders. But the Halloween season isn't...

Daily News Lesson Roundup: Shopping

After Halloween, the next major holiday in the US is Thanksgiving. However, the following day may be even more well...

How to Talk About New Year's Resolutions [Updated]

For many people, a new year is a chance to make important changes and improvements in their lives. Some want...

A Quick Look at 11 Popular Christmas Sweets

In addition to things like gifts and colorful lights, Christmas also has its own unique sweets, and some have surprising...

Spooky Halloween Idioms You Can Use All Year

When you think of Halloween, you might imagine things like ghosts, skeletons, witches and spiders. But the Halloween season isn't...

Learn English With These Classic Christmas Songs [Updated]

It's the holiday season once again! In many English-speaking countries, this means you'll be hearing Christmas songs in stores, in...

What is the Super Bowl? English for "The Big Game" [Updated]

Early every year, Americans gather on one Sunday afternoon for a large celebration. It's not a national holiday, but people...

The History Behind 3 English Words for "Woman"

March 8 is International Women's Day! In honor of this holiday, let's learn about the history behind three common words...

English for Juneteenth, America's Newest Federal Holiday

In 2021, former US President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. This act helped create...

Daily News Lesson Roundup: Shopping

After Halloween, the next major holiday in the US is Thanksgiving. However, the following day may be even more well...

October's Competing US Holidays [Updated]

"In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue." Many American schoolchildren learn this simple rhyme to help them remember Christopher Columbus...

Daily News Lesson Roundup: Christmas

Do you know about Engoo's Daily News service? It's a collection of short English lessons based on real news stories...