Phrase of the Week: I Give Up

執筆者 | 2014年12月06日 | Phrases

“I give up. This is impossible.” “No, don’t give up now! You’re so close!” You can give up on doing something when you decide it’s not worth it after all. You can also give up a bad habit, like smoking. “I used to smoke every day, but now I’ve given it up.” If a...

TOEIC Practice Question of the Week

執筆者 | 2014年12月05日 | TOEIC

“This is strange. He said he’d be here five minutes ago, but he isn’t. He’s usually very ___.” Fill in the blank. A. truant B. lazy C. punctual D. tardy 「変ね。5分前に来ると言ったのにまだ来ていない。彼はいつも時間をしっかり守る人なのに。」...

Trivia of the Week: Piñata

執筆者 | 2014年12月04日 | Trivia

A piñata is a colorful container, often shaped like a donkey, that is filled with candy. At a party, children take turns trying to hit the piñata with a stick while wearing a blindfold, until it breaks and the candy spills out. This game is especially well-known in...

Idiom of the Week: When in Rome

執筆者 | 2014年12月03日 | Idioms

“What’s this black stuff?” “It’s seaweed.” “Oh, okay. I’ll try it. Wow, it tastes kind of fishy!” “I can’t believe you ate that.” “When in Rome, do as the Romans do. You should try it too. It’s not bad!” This phrase can be generalized to any place, such as another...