執筆者 Modern English | 2013年08月21日 | Idioms
“You’ve only written five pages?” “Rome wasn’t built in a day, you know. These things take time.” Rome is a big, elaborate city. It took a long time to build. Just as it took more than one day to build Rome, it takes time to do a large project well. 「まだ5ページしか書いてないの？」...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年08月20日 | Words
“She sauntered down the street, sipping her coffee and looking at the shop windows.” Sauntering is a kind of walking. It is a relaxed, casual walk. Sauntering people are usually happy and calm. 「彼女はコーヒーをすすりながら、道をゆっくり歩いて、お店のショーウィンドウを覗きました。」...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年08月19日 | Pictures
This is a great place for a picnic. There is a picnic table under a tree. Squirrels live here, but they are not bold enough to steal food. Where is your favorite place for a picnic?...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年08月10日 | News
お盆休みのお知らせ 8月11日～18日の間、レッスン並びに受付業務はお休みとなります。 （北谷校のみ18日（日）にレッスンがございます）...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年08月10日 | Phrases
I told you not to ride so fast. You’ve all but killed that poor horse!” “All but” means “almost” or “very nearly”. It’s used to say you have come just short of doing something, or something that is very close to true. For example, “all but impossible” means something...
