執筆者 Modern English | 2015年07月24日 | Happy Valley, Kids, News
Asking someone’s name and giving your own name is one of the most basic skills you need to meet new people. Let Kinka and Pinka show you how it’s done, and then practice it yourself! 初めて会った相手に名前をきいて、自分の名前をいうことは基本ですね。キンカとピンカの例を見て、練習しましょう！ Classroom Tip...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年07月23日 | Trivia
A mule is an animal like a small horse. A mule is an unusual animal, because it can’t reproduce! Where do mules come from then? A mule’s mother is a horse, and its father is a donkey. Mules combine the positive traits of both horses and donkeys, so they...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年07月22日 | Idioms
“So you’re the new employee? Come on, I’ll show you the ropes.” When someone starts a new job, they must first “learn the ropes”. This comes from sailing, where you literally have to learn all the ropes and how to use them. Now it...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年07月21日 | Words
“Hold still while I cut your hair, please.” “Hold the dog while I open the door.” “You hold the board and I’ll cut it.” Another meaning of hold is to not move or to stop something from moving. It makes sense, because when you...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年07月18日 | Phrases
“I was terrified when we lost Timmy in the shopping mall, but we found him in the toy aisle, none the worse for wear.” “I accidentally put my lucky bracelet through the wash, but it’s none the worse for wear.” When something or someone is...
