執筆者 Modern English | 2012年06月26日 | Words
The toothbrush was invented on June 26 in the year 1498. A toothbrush is a tool we use to brush our teeth. Before toothbrushes, people used things like sticks and feathers to clean their teeth. Keeping our teeth clean is important for our health. Some people brush...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年06月19日 | Words
It’s not ice! Ice is just frozen water. It has no flavor, and it’s hard. Ice cream is a sweet dessert made from milk. In addition to plain bowls, you can also eat it in the form of an ice cream cone or an ice cream sundae. It comes in many flavors. Standard flavors...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年06月12日 | Words
“Do you like this paisley wallet?” Paisley is a design using tear-drop shapes. The drop is twisted on the narrow end. It looks a little like a Japanese magatama. 「このペーズリーの財布はどうかな?」...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年06月05日 | Words
A hot air balloon is a big balloon with a basket attached at the bottom. People can ride in the basket. It has a burner to heat the air and make the balloon go up. You can also go down by letting out some hot air. The first hot air balloon flight was on June 5, 1783....
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年05月29日 | Words
“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” is a famous children’s song. Stars in the sky appear to twinkle because we are looking at them through the Earth’s atmosphere. In English, usually only stars twinkle. Other things, like stickers and ribbons, sparkle....