TOEIC Practice Question of the Week

No penalty was exacted because the evidence was not conclusion. Find the mistake: A. penalty B. exacted C. evidence D. conclusion 「証拠が決定的ではなかったので罰せられなかった。」 間違いはどこでしょうか。...

Trivia of the Week: S’mores

A s’more is a traditional campfire snack. It is made by taking two graham crackers and sandwiching a toasted marshmallow and a piece of chocolate between them. Ideally, the marshmallow is toasted in a campfire or bonfire. The name comes from the phrase “some more”....

Idiom of the Week: Keep Your Shirt On

“Is dinner ready yet?” “Keep your shirt on, it’ll be done in five minutes.” “Keep your shirt on” means “be patient.” Why would an impatient person take off his shirt? Well, sometimes we see images of people getting very angry and ripping off their shirts, like the...

Word of the Week: Courtesy

“Please do me the courtesy of knocking before you come into my house.” Courtesy is a noun that means good manners. “You should show courtesy to your elders.” It is a good idea to treat people with courtesy. Sometimes it also means something a company gives you for...