Word of the Week: Anonymous

“The police received an anonymous tip.” “No one knows who wrote this because it was published anonymously.”   When you are anonymous, it means no one knows who you are. Your name and identity are not shown. In many places on the Internet,...

Picture of the Week: Upside-Down Bee

Bees pollinate not only decorative flowers, but also many plants we grow for food. Bees gather pollen, visiting different flowers. In the process, the bee brings pollen from one flower to another, allowing the flowers to make seeds....

Phrase of the Week: On My Mind

“Tell me what’s on your mind.” “I can’t get Danielle off my mind. I’m going to apologize to her.” When you are thinking about something, it is “on your mind”.If you can’t  stop thinking about it, you...

TOEIC Practice Question of the Week

“Unfortunately your insurance doesn’t cover to water damage.” Find the mistake. A. Unfortunately B. your insurance C. cover to D. water damage 「残念ながら水によるダメージは保険の対象外です。」 保険の対象になるものは「covered」と言います。”Is tornado damage covered in this...

Trivia of the Week: King Tut

Tutankhamen was an Egyptian pharaoh who ruled from 1332 to 1323 BC. His famous mask became a popular symbol of ancient Egypt. He was only nine or ten years old when he became pharaoh. Many people find his name difficult to pronounce, so he is often known by the...