執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月07日 | Words
“This bird can be identified by its peculiar call.” “Peculiar” usually means “strange”. “I was suspicious because the man’s behavior was very peculiar.” But it can also mean “unique”. “The brightly colored feathers are peculiar to the male of the species.”...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月06日 | News
明けましておめでとうございます!...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月06日 | Pictures
A puddle is any small, shallow pool of liquid on a mostly flat surface. Most commonly, puddles form on the ground when it rains. Do you enjoy stepping in puddles, or would you rather keep your feet dry?...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年12月21日 | Phrases
What’s the difference between “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Christmas”? Both are Christmas greetings. “Merry Christmas” is the only way to wish someone a good Christmas in the U.S. “Happy Christmas” is used alongside “Merry Christmas” in the United Kingdom and Ireland....
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年12月20日 | TOEIC
“It’s my first week on this new job, and I’m not accustom to working with such a large team.” Where is the mistake? A. on this new job B. not accustom to C. working with D. such a large 「今週からこの仕事を始めましたが、こんな大人数で働くのに慣れていないんです。」...