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Picture of the Week: Lily of the Valley
The Lily of the Valley is also called the May Lily. Its flowers look like little bells. A Christian legend says it came from the tears of the Virgin Mary....
Phrase of the Week: I Missed You
“Welcome back! Has it been a month already? I missed you so much!” There is no exact translation in Japanese for this English phrase, so you have to say it in different ways. “I missed you” becomes “I wanted to see you.” “I will miss you” (often said when someone...
TOEIC Practice Question of the Week
This research was conduct by the top scientists in the field. Where is the mistake? A. This research B. was conduct C. the top scientists D. in the field この研究は分野のトップの科学者によって行われた。 この文は受け身になっていますが、動詞に「ed」がないです。正しくは「was conducted」です。よって正解はＢです。 Do more TOEIC practice...
Trivia of the Week: Ambulance
Have you seen an American, British, or Australian ambulance? You might notice that the word “ambulance” is written backwards on the front. Why is that? Ambulances must drive quickly, and everyone knows to stay out of their way. If you are driving and you see an...
Idiom of the Week: Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth
“Let’s put ribbon here and paper hearts there. Mom will love this Mother’s Day card!” “No, I want to put the paper hearts over here.” “I know what to do. Give it to me!” “Now look! You ripped it!” When several people have different ideas of how to do something, they...
Word of the Week: Braille
Braille is a writing system that lets blind people read. It is made using raised dots that you can feel with your fingers. You might see Braille on signs to help people navigate. Other things are written in Braille too, like books. Japanese and English have different...
Picture of the Week: Mother
Last week was Mother’s Day. Many mothers get a card, flowers, or a nice dinner on this day. Did you do anything to celebrate Mother’s Day? Did you give your mother something? If you are a mother, did your children give you something?...
Phrase of the Week: You Don’t Say!
“Today I saw a flying horse!” “You don’t say!” When someone tells you something surprising, you can react by saying, “You don’t say!” It’s hard to believe that there is a flying horse, but it doesn’t mean you think your friend is lying. You can also say it...
TOEIC Practice Question of the Week
The _______ of the project is due to each member’s hard work. A. succession B. succeed C. success D. secession プロジェクトの成功は各メンバーの努力のおかげです。 「Of the project」の前は名詞が必要です。Ｂの「succeed」は「成功する」という動詞なのでアウトですね。Ａは名詞だけど「継承」という意味です。Ｄも名詞ですが「離脱」という意味です。残るＣが正解です。 Do more TOEIC practice...
Trivia of the Week: Mayday!
May Day is a holiday, but “Mayday!” is a distress call. If your boat or plane is in serious trouble and you need help, you can say “Mayday!” on the radio. Why does “Mayday” mean “I need help”? It actually comes from a French phrase meaning “help me”! If you are really...
