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More Than Trick or Treat!
When you think of Halloween, what comes to mind first—jack-o’-lanterns, costume parties, or children excitedly calling out “Trick or treat!”? Beyond candy and creative costumes, Halloween offers opportunities to explore different cultures and discover surprising...
Beyond “Good Job”: More Specific Ways to Encourage Kids in English
When a child finishes an assignment, answers a question, or speaks English with confidence, do you find yourself saying, “Good job!”? “Good job” is a natural and useful way to offer praise. Adding a little detail, however, can help children understand exactly what...
Sensay is Shortlisted for the 2026 QS Reimagine Education Awards in “AI Innovation in Education”
We are proud to announce that Sensay, our AI English Speaking Platform, has been shortlisted for the 2026 QS Reimagine Education Awards in the “AI Innovation in Education” category! The QS Reimagine Education Awards, widely known as the "Oscars of Education," brings...
Are You Still Unsure Which Sensay Exercise Type to Choose?
Sensay offers a variety of speaking exercise types, but if you’re new to the platform, you may have questions like: “What’s the difference between the speaking exercise types?”“Which skills does each exercise help students develop?”“Which exercise should I choose for...
What’s Your Dream Job? The New Practice Pack Is Here!
Do you often ask your students: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Talking about dream jobs is a common classroom topic, and one that can easily spark students’ interest. They might answer, “I want to be a firefighter!”, “I want to be a vet!”, or “I want to be...
🎉 New Feature Release: Class Archiving
Thank you to all our teachers for your valuable feedback, one of your most requested features is finally here—Class Archiving! You can now archive classes that are no longer active, making it easier to keep your dashboard clean and organized without losing any data....
Have You Ever Wondered How Blind Fans Experience the FIFA World Cup? ⚽
When most of us enjoy the FIFA World Cup through TV broadcasts, mobile devices, or from the stands, have you ever wondered how people with visual impairments experience the world's biggest football tournament? In recent years, FIFA has worked to make the World Cup...
Sensay Update: 6 Improvements Inspired by Teacher and Student Feedback
At Sensay, we’re always improving the platform based on feedback from teachers and students. Our goal is to make English speaking practice and assessment more efficient, effective, and enjoyable for everyone. We’ve released 6 new improvements to make the Sensay...
“How do you find this job?” isn’t asking how you found the job 🤔
This is actually a question many people answer incorrectly 😅 A lot of learners study plenty of vocabulary and grammar, but when they find themselves in real English conversations, they still end up answering the wrong question. Usually, the problem isn’t that their...
Do English Learners Need to Sound Like Native Speakers?
Many students are afraid to speak because of “accent anxiety” For many students, the scariest part of learning English is not grammar — it’s speaking. When students begin practicing spoken English, they often wonder: “My pronunciation doesn’t sound like a native...
