Word of the Week: Beat

“I finally beat my dad at tennis!” “I can’t beat the last level of this game!” “Beat” can mean to hit something, but in these examples to win against someone or something. 「やっとテニスで父さんに勝った!」 「いつももう少しのところで勝てないんだ。」...

Picture of the Week: Skeleton

Do you think skeletons are cool or creepy? Understanding skeletons is important not only for doctors but for artists, who can draw the human body better when they know how it’s put together....

Phrase of the Week: It’s Safe to Say

“All your practice test scores have been good, so I think it’s safe to say you’ll pass.” We use this phrase when we are pretty sure something will prove to be true. It’s “safe” to say this because there’s no danger that...