執筆者 Modern English | 2012年05月28日 | Pictures
In which country could you hope to find a sign warning you of camels, kangaroos and wombats crossing the same roads? Australia of course! A diverse land that is full of surprises! 動物の飛び出しに注意！...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年05月21日 | Pictures
There are many creatures to be careful of in Australia, and one of them is the Box Jellyfish. Box Jellyfish can be found in coastal waters of Northern Australia. The main jellyfish season is from November to June. It is not safe to swim as the sting from a Box...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年05月14日 | Pictures
The top sign originally warned drivers to be careful of a speed bump on the road. The bottom sign warns drivers to be mindful that there are Cassowaries in the area. Cassowaries are the 3rd-largest bird in the world and can grow to 2m tall and a weight of 60kgs. Some...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年05月07日 | Pictures
Mary Poppins wanted to feed the birds in Trafalgar Square, so she bought some feed for tuppence (two pence – approx. 3 yen.) Feeding is not now encouraged, as pigeons are a ‘nuisance.’ 鳩...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年04月23日 | Pictures
On the left are traditional English snacks – pasties, pastry-covered fillings of various kinds. On the right are Italian focaccia – now very common in very European Britain. In the picture, the word is misspelled. Mistakes on signs in the UK are common. Have you seen...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年04月16日 | Pictures
Outside most tourist areas, red telephone boxes are now uncommon. These have been updated to use cards (left) and cash. 公衆電話...
