The danger of mass corn growth
Corn is a very commonly grown vegetable. It is a staple food and used in many households and cultures. Aside from being eaten in its natural form, corn is also processed into many different foods.
The number of corn crops tend to heat the region that it is growing in, in simple terms, corn is affecting the weather. Corn plants release a lot of water into the air, this tends to make hot areas more humid which can make the temperature feel warmer. Residents in these areas are usually very uncomfortable with the change in temperature and high humidity levels. In some cases, corn sweat can raise the humidity so high that it becomes dangerous for farmers to be outside for long periods of time.
Most people have heard tales of the gladiators of Ancient Rome. Men and women (yes women, too) fighting for their lives in an arena. The inclusion of wild animals such as wolves and lions.
All of this has been exaggerated by Hollywood movies and media. The gladiators in Rome actually did not die as often as we believe, in fact gladiators were more like pro wrestlers. The crowds loved to witness the fights and feats of strength but it the fights rarely were to the death.
Female gladiators were also quite common but this was usually by their choice. Most women looked for independence and a chance to make their own money and fame. As a result, they became gladiators to indulge in the fame and excitement.
Revenge is a somewhat common phenomenon found in cultures all around the world, it is also seen in different species with higher levels of intelligence such as Apes, killer whales, elephants and dolphins.
Older psychological theories believed that revenge was a means of getting over a situation or releasing anger and negative emotions. More modern studies state that revenge can be counter productive and is more likely to increase ones negative emotions about a situation. It seems it is actually better to forgive and forget.
Historically speaking revenge has never been the best idea but some studies in human evolution and society state that revenge is actually a biological mechanism. Our human ancestors faced many different threats such as theft or murder and getting revenge not only discouraged others from attempting the same harm but I am sure it probably made them feel a lot better about the situation.
英語は「言語」。ですので、環境さえ与えてあげれば誰しも必ず習得できます！
お子様にとって「適切な」環境であるかどうか、これは重要なポイントになっていると思います。
「英語＝当たり前」にしてあげるために、適切な英語学習環境で早い時期から英語に触れさせてあげましょう！
お問い合わせお待ちしております✨
Japanese traditional food does not have very many sweet treats. Dango is a sweet and chewy filled dumpling that is common in all parts of Japan. These sweets are often filled with red bean paste, lotus root or more modernly chocolate and ice cream. They have cultural significance and are eaten during different holidays and as a way to celebrate customs.
These desserts are actually quite the experience, they have the texture of a soft gummy candy and are never too sweet. They can be enjoyed as a light dessert or even a snack. There is a huge variety ranging from sweet to salty and are all uniquely good.
Seeing the wood for the trees
There are two English phrases that overlap in meaning, 'not seeing the wood for the trees' and 'step back and take a look at the bigger picture'. The former entails that focusing on the finer details will have you missing out on what is really important, if you are too close to a tree you will only see it as wood. In doing so you are missing out on the forest behind it. The second phrase encourages people to look at the entire situation as a whole, not focus solely on the details.
As stated before, many countries around the world have different customs and ways of doing things. One custom I am particularly fond of, though the origin is a bit difficult to pin point, is the custom of using broomsticks as an indicator of when guests have over stayed their welcome.
It is very much passive aggressive in a sense. When guests arrive the broom is placed right side down, with the bristles touching the floor. Company is shown that their presence is not only welcome but appreciated. When the host feels that the guests have been present for too long they would flip the broom so that the bristles are pointed towards the roof of the house. This does not have to be in view of the guests but the act of doing it is said to immediately notify guests that it is time to leave.
Not all people buy into this but it is common knowledge enough that when it is done, even subtly, guests are meant to make a quick departure.
My culture has a different way of doing this but the idea also involves cleaning. My family simply starts cleaning when unwanted guests refuse to leave. Symbolically I suppose it means that the hosts are cleaning out "unwanted trash" but realistically no one wants to help clean and usually find an excuse to leave shortly after.
'Easier said than done.'
English speakers use this when the task that needs to be completed is more difficult than it seems. It is easier to talk about the solutions to the task than to actually complete the task.
英語習得には量と継続が何よりも大切です。
毎年、２月、３月、また、新学期の生活が落ち着いてくる夏休み前に、特に小学校３年生以上の方の「塾に行くので英会話をどうしようかと思っています。どうしたらいいでしょう。」というご相談をいただくことが増えます。
塾では、英語が中学受験教科になっていない学校が多いため、「英会話はいつでも再開できます」「今は中学合格のために受験教科のみに集中しましょう」「英語をやっている場合ではありません」といった案内を受けることが多いようです。
本当に英会話はいつでも再開できて、中断してもよいことなのでしょうか？
大学入試が変わり、英検などの外部試験が英語力認定に使われたり、共通テストは５０％がリスニングとなったことを考えると、むしろ英語をやめている場合ではないという状況になってきていると思われます！
もちろん、受験の本当に忙しい時期は、英会話レッスンに時間をとれないかもしれません。
しかし、継続することを第一に、振替しやすいインタラクティブレッスンの受講や小６の１年間は動画配信コースへの切り替え、短期間の受講休学をしてなんとか続けている生徒もたくさんいらっしゃいます！
そのような生徒は、中学受験だけでなく、その後の高校・大学受験も成功しています✨
レッスン継続に迷いが出たら、一度マネージャーまたは担当教師にご相談ください！
Australia is the only country that is both country and its own continent and is the 6th largest country in the world. It is a massive island that is known for its impressive cultures, landscapes and wildlife.
Australia is one of the places that receive the most snowfall. Most of the world knows that Australia has a hot climate but actually there are mountains that receive a significant amount of snowfall, some of which even exceed 2000 meters.
