執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月28日 | Trivia
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....
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月28日 | Happy Valley, Kids, News
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...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月27日 | Idioms
“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”....
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月26日 | Words
“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....
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月25日 | Pictures
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? ...
