執筆者 Modern English | 2013年02月06日 | Idioms
Thomson: Wow, can you believe Jenkins finished that project already? Sawyer: Yeah, he’s really on the ball. Balancing while standing on a large ball takes a lot of focus and concentration. When you are focused on your work and doing a perfect job, we say you are “on...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年02月05日 | Words
Man: Can I have your autograph? I’m a huge fan. Star: Sure. Do you have a pen? An autograph is a signature as a present to a fan. When you sign your name on a receipt or contract, it is a signature, not an autograph. 男の人:サインしていただけませんか?大ファンなんです。 スター:いいですよ。ペン持ってますか?...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年02月04日 | Pictures
In this picture a man creates a spray of powdery snow while skiing on a scenic mountain. Have you ever been skiing? Where did you go?...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年02月02日 | Phrases
Child: How did you meet Mom? Father: We met at college, but we didn’t fall in love until after graduation. Falling in love is a bit like falling into a lake. It is involuntary. It can come as a great shock. It can cause a lot of problems. Perhaps this is why we say...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年02月01日 | Kids, News
Nathan and Brad, our Happy Valley musicians, have entered a competition on Facebook with their band, Nathan and the Naturals. You can download their song and vote for them here or view their home page here.