20th August by Katherine

This photo is from a misty sunrise over Hinase on Saturday morning. This morning's English class was interesting, and we talked about many topics. Thank you also to the students for our delicious treats: homegrown tomatoes, a box of figs, Japanese sweets, and home-cooked apple crumble. Yum! 

Q: What have you "binge watched" lately? 🙈 -Katherine

figs

binge watch 

Netflix

addictive 

I'm addicted to cake. 

cursive writing 

printing (not cursive handwriting)

4 to 6 weeks / 46 weeks

I'll do the printing. (computer printer)

I use printing when I write. (handwriting printing)

adaptor

variety shows

commercial television channels

reality show

ads / advertising / commercials

profit

national broadcaster e.g. ABC, NHK

funded by the government

news

drama

comedy

music

promoting the arts

income tax

medicare levy (health insurance/tax)

GST = goods and services tax

superannuation (retirement fund, savings scheme) 

minimum wage

quality of life

cost of living

bond payment

deposit

real estate agent