On August 31st...
in 12 CE (A VERY long time ago) the Roman Emperor Caligula was born
in 1964 the third convention for the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy was held in Geneva
in 1966 the Harrier Jump-Jet made its first flight
And So many more interesting facts! which is your favorite?
Today's idiom of day is:
AT THE CRACK OF DAWN
What does it mean?
To do something at the crack of dawn means that you’re doing it just as the sun is rising.
It means you’re doing it at the earliest possible time.
Example: “The plane leaves at 7.30 am, so we have to get up at the crack of dawn to get to the airport on time”.
Here are some interesting facts about traveling!
1. Travel Makes You Smarter!
2. Travel Can Strengthen Your Heart.
3. Tourism Keeps the Economy Moving.
4. Travel Helps Relationships.
5. France is the Top Travel Spot!
Traveling is a great way to meet new people and learn more about the world!
Where will your next vacation be?
Today's idiom of the day is:
COOL AS A CUCUMBER
what does it mean?
If you’re cool as a cucumber, that means your attitude is “calm and collected.”
"I know it’s supposed to rain today, but I’m not worried. I’m as cool as a cucumber."
English uses animals and even food to make some interesting idioms.
Keep reading for more!
Summer snacks around the world
Everyone likes an Icy treat, but there are lots of other tasty things to eat in summer too!
Mango and Watermelon are very popular fruity options
Vietnam makes delicious Avocado smoothies that are super creamy and good for you!
Turky makes a Stretchy mochi-like icecream called Dondurma!
and so much more! what is your favorite summer treat?
次回の10月の英検受験をお考えの皆様！
10月はアミティーでも多くの生徒様が受験をいたします！
特に3級以上は、来年2024年度6月の英検より、少し問題形式が変化するかもしれないというお話も出ています。
できるだけ早めに次の級へ進み、高校3年生までに準1級の取得を目指して、今から頑張りましょう！
アミティーでは、会話や文法、パソコンを使ったレッスンはもちろん、英検に特化したコースもありますので、「お家での勉強が難しい。」「何から始めたらいいのだろう。」という方は是非、一対一でサポートをさせてください！
ご興味のある方はスタッフまでお尋ねください。
福田
Make your own Ice Treats!
It`s summer now and very hot!
the best way to cool off is with an icy treat, and they`re easy to make.
All you need to do is get some juice or water, chop up and mix in your favourite fruit and put it in an ice tray with some sticks to help hold it, and let them freeze, you can make any flavor you want!
アミティーは本日まで夏季休暇です。
今月は入学金無料！月謝０円！
お問合せはホームページから受付けております。
On this day in History...
On this 17th day of August:
2008: At the Olympics in Beijing, American swimmer Michael Phelps helped his team win the 4 × 100-metre medley relay, becoming the first athlete to win eight medals at a single Games.
1978: Ben L. Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson, and Larry Newman completed the first transatlantic balloon flight, in Double Eagle II.
1945: Indonesia declared its independence from The Netherlands.
1943: Robert De Niro, a very famous American actor, was born.
Some interesting facts for an interesting day!
アミティーは8/17(木)まで夏季休暇です。
初めての習い事応援コースも好評受付中！
お問合せはホームページから受付けております。
みなさん、お盆休みをいかがお過ごしでしょうか？
今日は、1歳さんでお母様と一緒に英語を楽しんでいるKくんを紹介します！
Kくんは、0歳のころからアミティーに来てくださり、最初はたくさん英語を聞いてくれました！
だんだんと先生のジェスチャーを真似してくれるようになり、今は少しずつ発話もしてくれます。
Bananaが上手なKくん。次はどんな単語を言ってくれるでしょうか？
年齢が小さければ小さいほど、真似をして発話するので、発音もよりきれいになります！
「まだ小さいから…」と思っている方々も、是非一度、体験をしてみてください。
お子様のみならず、保護者様も一緒にお家で使える英語を学んでいきましょう！
福田
Today's Idiom of the day is:
MY/YOUR GOOSE IS COOKED
What does it means?
This idiom means that one's plans have been ruined, that one is doomed, that one is in trouble.
Have you ever been in trouble where you feel you're goose is cooked?
Not a good feeling!
Another idiom that uses animals, the English languages has many!
アミティーは8/17(木)まで夏季休暇です。
今月は入学金無料！月謝０円！
お問合せはホームページから受付けております。
