執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月04日 | Pictures
April 1 is April Fool’s Day, a holiday that encourages people to play tricks on others. For example, in this picture, someone has drawn on a kangaroo crossing sign so that the kangaroo looks like a dinosaur. Did you play any tricks this year on April 1?...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月02日 | Phrases
“Here’s our table. Please, allow me.” This is a phrase you use when you do something helpful, such as pull out a chair or open a door for someone. It draws attention to how polite you’re being and shows that you don’t mind helping. 「こちらが私たちのテーブルですね。どうぞ。」...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月01日 | TOEIC
“The exhibit felt ______. Next time we’ll rent a larger space.” Fill in the blank. A. undercrowded B. overcrowded C. uncrowded D. decrowded...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月01日 | Happy Valley, Kids, News
Getting a present is very exciting, especially when you’re young! Please enjoy the ten presents in this video! (Although we don’t show you what’s inside!) プレゼントをもらうと、特に子供の場合はワクワクしますね！この動画に出る10個のプレゼントをお楽しみください！（中身はお見せしませんけどね！） Classroom Tip This is a...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年03月31日 | Trivia
What’s English for a plastic bandage you can put on a small cut? Not Band-Aid—that’s a brand name. It’s just so popular that many people don’t know any other name for that kind of bandage. This has happened to many brands. Kleenex has become a word for any facial...
