Idiom of the Week: Tugs at your heartstrings

執筆者 | 2016年12月07日 | Idioms

“This story really tugged at my heartstrings.” We say this about sad things that cause an emotional response. Something that evokes sympathy is said to tug, or pull, at your heartstrings. It can also be used with cute things or beloved children that cause feelings of...

Word of the Week: Remember

執筆者 | 2016年12月06日 | Words

“I remember the time I first met your father.” “I don’t remember my password on this website.” “Do you remember what happened yesterday?” To remember can be to think back on something that happened, or it can be to have information stored in your brain where you can...

Phrase of the Week: Fend for yourself

執筆者 | 2016年12月03日 | Phrases

“After the baby alligators hatch, they must fend for themselves.” Mother alligators watch over their eggs until they hatch, but don’t take care of the baby alligators after that. The babies must fend for themselves. This means to take care of oneself without...

TOEIC Practice Question of the Week

執筆者 | 2016年12月02日 | TOEIC

“I regret to inform you that show is sold in and there are no more tickets available.” Find the mistake. A. regret B. inform C. sold in D. available 「残念ですがそのショーのチケットは売り切れていて、もうチケットはありません。」...