Trivia of the Week: I Before E

執筆者 | 2013年02月07日 | Trivia

Here is a poem that can help you remember how to spell certain English words. I before E except after C Or when sounded as A, as in “neighbor” and “weigh” In words like “believe” or “pier” the letter I comes before the letter E. However, there are several exceptions...

Idiom of the Week: On the Ball

執筆者 | 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...

Word of the Week: Autograph

執筆者 | 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？...

Phrase of the Week: Fall in Love

執筆者 | 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...