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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...
Boats Aren’t Just “Boats”! 🚢
Do You Know These Different English Words for Boats? When students learn transportation vocabulary in English class, “boat” is usually one of the first words they learn. But in reality, there are many different English words related to boats and water transportation,...
🤝 Share What Works, Get Rewarded: Sensay Teacher Referral Program
Have you ever had this experience in your teaching journey? When you find a tool that truly works, your first instinct is 👉 “I should share this with other teachers.” Whether it’s in the staff room, teacher communities, or training workshops, recommendations between...
Many Students Love Dinosaurs, But the Vocabulary Isn’t Easy to Pronounce
Many students actually love dinosaurs. As soon as you mention T-rex or Triceratops, the whole classroom lights up and students are much more willing to participate. But teachers know the challenge— dinosaur vocabulary is often long and difficult to pronounce. Words...
Sensay New Feature Launch: QR Login
Instant Student Access, Easier Classroom Management for Teachers To help students start their English speaking practice faster, Sensay has officially launched a new feature: QR Login. Each student now has their own personal QR code, simply scan it to log in to their...
🧠 New Feature Announcement: Sensay Brain Upload Mode™
What if learning English didn't require memorizing vocabulary or practicing speaking, but simply… uploading? Sensay is excited to introduce our latest AI breakthrough: Brain Upload Mode™ With our newest AI neural learning technology, users can connect to Sensay and...
How Much Speaking Practice Do Students Really Need?
In English language teaching, speaking is often considered one of the most important skills, yet also one of the hardest to practice at scale. Many teachers find themselves asking: How much speaking practice do students actually need to see real improvement?...
From Silence to Participation: A UMass Amherst Sensay Experience
In language learning, the challenge is often not passing tests but having the confidence to speak. Recently, an instructor from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst), Arlo, shared her experience using Sensay in her class and observed noticeable...
