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Trivia of the Week: Trombone
The trombone is a brass instrument with a telescoping slide that can be moved back and forth to change the pitch. Its name comes from “big trumpet”, as it is similar to a trumpet except for using a slide instead of three valves to change the length of the tube....
What animal has a long neck? A giraffe! Let’s learn some animals! 首の長い動物はな～んだ？キリン！色々な動物を覚えましょう！
Kids love to learn about animals! You might not see these animals in your everyday life, but that just makes them more exciting. 子供は動物について学ぶことが大好きです！この動物たちは日常生活で会えないものもいますが、それがさらに子供たちをワクワクさせるでしょう！ Classroom Tip Use the video to do the Let’s Learn page vocabulary...
Idiom of the Week: Over the Hill
“Birthdays aren’t as much fun when you’re an adult, are they?” “Don’t worry. You’re not over the hill yet.” When someone is “over the hill” it means they are older and past their prime. A funny birthday card for an adult might joke about how they are “over the hill”....
Word of the Week: Certain
“You will certainly pass the test,” could be rephrased as “I’m certain you will pass the test.” A person is certain if they believe something without doubt. A fact or idea is certain if there is no doubt that it’s true....
Picture of the Week: Dew on a Spiderweb
Usually it's hard to see spiderwebs. If insects could see them, they wouldn't get caught! However, the dew on this spiderweb makes it easy to see. Do you think it's beautiful? ...
Phrase of the Week: It’s Too Late
"I left as soon as class ended, but I was too late. They were already sold out." "Oh no, it's starting to rain. I had better get the laundry in before it's too late!" "Too late" usually means that something bad has happened and it's no longer possible to prevent it....
TOEIC Practice Question of the Week
"It's not difficult work, but it is time-assuming." Find the mistake. It's not difficult but it is time-assuming 「難しくはないが、時間がかかる仕事です。」 難しいのも嫌かもしれませんが、時間ばかりかかってチャレンジがない仕事はずっと続くとつまらないと感じませんか？時間を消費する仕事は英語で言うと「consumes...
Trivia of the Week: Spaghetti
Spaghetti is a common food from Italy. Spaghetti noodles are made from wheat flour and water. The name spaghetti comes from Italian for “little strings”. Many people prefer their spaghetti to be cooked “al dente”, or still a little firm. “Al dente” means “to the...
Idiom of the Week: Ignorance is Bliss
“Where did you get that chocolate?” “Bill gave it to me.” “Isn’t that the chocolate Jane gave him for Valentine’s Day? Are you going to tell her he gave it to you?” “No. Ignorance is bliss.” Sometimes we are happier if we don’t know something. Not knowing...
Word of the Week: Certainly
“Could you hand me that book?” “Certainly.” “If you study hard you will certainly pass this test.” “Certainly” can mean “of course” or “definitely”. It’s a good word to use in polite situations. You might hear it from a waiter after placing an order at a...
