Word of the Week: Usual

Bartender: What can I get for you, Bob? Bob: The usual. “Usual” is an adjective that means “ordinary” or “customary”. You can use it to arrange a meeting with a friend at “the usual spot” or order your usual drink at a bar or café where you are a regular customer....

Picture of the Week: Snowman

A snowman is any sculpture of a man made out of snow. The most traditional image of a snowman has three big snowballs. One is the base (possibly the legs), one is the torso, and one is the head. The torso has coal for buttons and sticks for arms. The face has coal for...

Phrase of the Week: It really packs a punch!

Fred: How do you like my home-made salsa? Ben: Whoa! It really packs a punch! A strong alcohol or a spicy food is sometimes said to pack a punch. Eating or drinking it is a little bit like being punched with a fist. フレッド:手作りサルサはどう? ベン:すごい!かなり刺激的だね!...

TOEIC Practice Question of the Week

Please ask the client to _____ how many people will attend the conference. A. estimate B. impose C. prompt D. wonder 空欄に入る単語はどれですか? クライアントに会議の出席人数の見積もりをきいてください。...

Trivia of the Week: What has a face and hands but no eyes?

The answer to this riddle is “a clock”. The round part of a clock where the numbers are written is called the clock’s face. The sticks that point to the current hour, minute, and second are the clock’s hands. 顔があって、手があって、目がありません。何でしょう?...