執筆者 Modern English | 2016年10月03日 | Pictures
Halloween season has started. The holiday isn’t until the last day of October, but the decorations are already up! This black cat is perfect for Halloween. The orange eyes match the color of the jack-o-lanterns. ...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年09月26日 | Pictures
The name “forget-me-not” was translated from the German name of the flower around the year 1400. Given the name, it’s not surprising that it has been used as a symbol of remembrance. Another name for this type of flower is Myosotis, which comes from Greek for “mouse’s...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年09月12日 | Pictures
Chrysanthemums come from Asia and northeastern Europe. The English name comes from the Greek words for “gold” and “flower”. They are mostly used for decoration but sometimes also used in cooking in Japan, Korea and China. ...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年09月05日 | Pictures
The dahlia is a flower that comes from Mexico. It has been brought to other places in the world. There are many different kinds. Have you ever seen one? ...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年08月29日 | Pictures
These tomatoes are sliced, so you can see the seeds. Do you like tomatoes? Raw or cooked? このトマトは切ってあるから種が見えます。あなたはトマトが好きですか？生で食べられますか？
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年08月22日 | Pictures
Amethyst is a violet quartz often used for jewelry. In ancient Greece, it was believed to protect against drunkenness, and drinking vessels were made from it. It’s also the birthstone for February. ...
