Shadowing Practice: How to Talk At The Restaurant in English | English Podcast for Speaking Fluency - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to Go English.
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I'm Mizu.
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And I'm Lucas.
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It always feels so good to start another episode with you all.
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Really, thank you for being here again.
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Yes, hi guys.
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Every time we hit record, I get this little happy spark, like ding.
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It's just great to be back with you.
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loving English buddy today.
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And I'm Lucas, the guy who laughs way too much.
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I know, I know, I can't stop it.
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But hey, that's why we're here, to make English warm, friendly, and fun.
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And today, oh, today, we're taking you somewhere delicious.
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Mmm, yes, a cozy, tasty place we all love.
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Today's topic is "At the Restaurant." A classic.
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A yummy, everyday classic.
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And now I'm hungry.
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Like, seriously hungry.
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My stomach is going grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr If you enjoy learning real,
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friendly English with us, please remember to like this video and subscribe.
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It helps us so much.
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Thank you friends.
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Ready, Lucas?
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Oh yes, Mizu.
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I'm starving.
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Let's go to the restaurant.
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Alright Lucas, here we are, standing right at the restaurant door.
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Oh wow, I can already smell the food!
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Or maybe that's just my imagination.
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Yes, Mizu, same here.
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So do we just go in?
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Like walk, walk, walk?
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Yes, Lucas, we can go in.
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Usually someone at the door will say, "Hello, how many?" That means,
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"How many people are eating?" How many people in your group?
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Ah, okay, okay.
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Hello, how many?
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Two people.
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Two people.
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Haha, easy.
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Perfect, Lucas.
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Very natural.
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Now let's walk in.
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Good evening.
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A table for two, please.
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A table for two, please.
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Wonderful.
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Follow me, please.
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Thank you.
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Oh, wow.
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Lucas, this is a beautiful restaurant. So soft. So cozy.
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It is, Mizu.
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Very cozy.
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Okay, let's sit right here.
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Great.
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This chair is comfy.
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Oh look, Mizu.
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The menu.
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The menu is here.
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Yes, here you go, Lucas.
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Let's look at it carefully.
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slowly No hurry.
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oh man so many words so so many words uh mizu what is Appetizers?
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Good question!
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Appetizers are small dishes you eat before the big meal.
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Small dishes, like tomato soup or garlic bread, or even a little fruit bowl.
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Oooh, garlic bread!
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I love garlic bread, Mizu, so much!
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Ha ha ha!
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Me too!
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Okay, now let's check the main courses.
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What do you like, Lucas?
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Do you like chicken, beef, fish, or something else?
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Hmm.
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I love chicken and pasta.
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Both, both, both.
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Oh look, Mizu, roasted chicken.
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What does roasted mean?
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Roasted means cooked in the oven.
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Slow cooking.
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Warm cooking.
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Very tasty.
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Mmm, nice.
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And here, creamy mushroom pasta.
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I know pasta, but creamy sounds delicious.
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Creamy means it has a smooth, rich sauce.
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Soft taste.
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Comfort food. So good.
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Oh wow!
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Creamy pasta.
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Roasted chicken.
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I'm getting hungry, Mizu.
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Really hungry.
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Server voice: Hello again.
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Are you ready to order?
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Oh, hello.
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Um, can we have a few more minutes, please?
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Just a few more minutes.
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My brain is slow today.
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Of course, of course.
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Take your time, Lucas.
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No pressure.
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Wow.
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That was fast, Mizu.
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I think I need even more time.
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That's totally fine.
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You can say, can you have a few more minutes, please?
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It's a very, very useful sentence.
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Thank you.
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Can we have a few more minutes, please?
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Yes, okay.
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I will remember that one, Mizu.
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Good.
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Now, let's talk drinks.
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What do you want to drink, Lucas?
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A drink?
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Hmm.
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I want water.
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And maybe…maybe a lemonade.
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Yes, water and lemonade.
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Nice.
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I think I want juice today.
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Maybe apple juice.
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Hmm.
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Fresh, sweet, yum.
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Oh, hey, Mizu.
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Look, they have flatbread here.
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I love flatbread.
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Really?
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What kind?
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This one.
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Flatbread with roasted tomatoes and basil.
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Oh man, basil.
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I love basil. And tomatoes.
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And warm bread.
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I love everything.
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Yes, Lucas.
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I like flatbread, too.
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But I prefer the veggie one.
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Mushrooms, spinach, a little bit of olive oil.
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Spinach is okay, but onions?
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Oh no, no thank you.
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Onions and I are not friends, Mizu.
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That's alright, Lucas.
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Everyone likes different things.
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Oh, here comes the server again.
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Server voice.
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Hello again.
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Can I take your order?
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Yes, we're ready now.
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Great!
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What would you like to drink?
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I would like one apple juice, please.
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And for me, a lemonade and a water, please.
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Perfect.
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And for your food, Lucas, what would you like?
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I would like the creamy mushroom pasta, please.
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Creamy mushroom pasta.
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Very good choice.
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And for me, I would like the herb -roasted salmon with the side salad, please.
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Nice.
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Anything to start?
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An appetizer?
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Mmm, Lucas, do you want a salad to start?
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Yes, yes, good idea.
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Can we have one garden salad to share? Of course.
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One garden salad to share.
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Thank you.
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Your food will be ready soon.
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Thank you so much.
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Thank you.
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Okay Lucas, we ordered.
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Now we wait.
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Yes, we wait.
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And while we wait, we can talk.
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OK.
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What should we talk about?
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The restaurant.
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It's very clean.
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Yes, and the music is soft.
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Really soft and relaxing.
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And oh, look at that painting on the wall.
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It's beautiful.
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Like, very beautiful.
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Oh, yes.
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I love the colors.
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Mizu, I'm a little nervous about the food.
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Huh.
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Why are you nervous, Lucas?
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What if… what if I don't like it?
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Oh, Lucas, that's okay.
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If you don't like it, you can say, "It's not what I expected, but I'm sure it's still good." Hmm, okay.
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I like that sentence.
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I hope so.
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I'm very, very hungry.
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I know you are, Lucas.
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I know.
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Here are your appetizers.
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A small garden salad for you, ma 'am.
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And a bowl of creamy soup for you, sir.
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Enjoy.
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Oh, thank you.
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Wow!
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The salad looks so fresh.
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Lucas, look at the colors!
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Green, red, orange.
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Wow, so pretty!
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Haha, yes, Mizu.
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And my soup?
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Mmm, it smells amazing.
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Creamy and warm.
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Perfect for starting the meal.
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Let's dig in.
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Tastes the salad.
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Mmm, the lettuce is crisp,
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the tomatoes are sweet, and the dressing, oh, it's perfect!
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Repeat with me, everyone.
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Crisp, Sweet.
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Perfect.
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Tastes the soup.
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Mmm.
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Oh, wow.
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The cream makes it smooth and the flavors, oh, so tasty.
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Tasty.
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Tasty.
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Can you say it with me?
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Tasty.
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We're just getting started.
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The best is yet to come.
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Mmm.
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I love appetizers.
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They make you excited for the main meal.
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Mitsu, do you like your salad?
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Oh, yes. So fresh. So yummy.
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I can eat this all day.
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And it's nice to share a little starter, too.
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It makes the meal feel fun and special.
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And it's a good time to practice English too, saying please, thank you, or even asking, could I have more bread please?
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Little phrases like that make you sound polite and confident.
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Exactly.
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All right, let's finish our appetizers and get ready for the main course.
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I can't wait.
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The creamy mushroom pasta and herb -roasted salmon are coming next.
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And here come your main dishes now.
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Oh, nice.
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I'm excited again.
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Round two.
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Server voice.
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Here you are.
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Creamy mushroom pasta for you, sir.
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And herb -roasted salmon for you, ma 'am.
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Enjoy your meal.
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Thank you.
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Wow.
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Mizu, look at this.
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Amazing.
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And the smell.
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Oh, the smell.
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It's fantastic.
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My salmon looks perfect.
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Tastes.
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Mmm, this is so tasty.
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The flavors are soft, but strong at the same time.
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I'm glad you'll like it.
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Let me try mine.
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Oh, wow.
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How's my salmon, Mizu?
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It's very good, Lucas.
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The salmon is soft, the herbs are fresh.
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It's just lovely.
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Can I try a little bite of yours?
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Sure, of course.
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Here you go.
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Tastes.. oh, that is good.
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Really good.
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But I think I still like my pasta more.
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Ha ha.
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That's all right, as long as we're both happy.
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And we are.
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This is a great restaurant.
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It really is.
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The people are kind, the place is cozy, and the food?
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The food is fantastic.
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All right.
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Here is your dessert.
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Enjoy.
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Thank you so much.
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Oh, wow.
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This looks beautiful.
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I'm excited already.
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It really does.
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Okay, okay, let's try it.
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Let's eat.
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Tastes.
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Mmm.
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Oh wow.
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This is good.
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The berries are sweet.
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Like really, really sweet.
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And the cream.
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Oh man, the cream is a little sweet and a little tangy.
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I love that.
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Perfect combination, Mizu.
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"Lucas, can you pass the spoon, please?" The small one.
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The tiny one. Of course.
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Here you go, Mizu.
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Thank you.
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And could you pass the napkins, too?
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Here you are.
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One napkin.
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Two napkins.
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Take as many as you want.
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Thanks, Lucas.
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So do you often go to restaurants?
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Not too often.
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Maybe once or twice a month.
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Honestly, I like cooking at home.
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It's relaxing for me.
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Oh wow, that's nice.
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I go to restaurants more often because I'm not a great cook, Lucas.
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Hahaha, Mizu, you can learn.
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Cooking is fun, sometimes.
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But yes, eating is definitely more fun.
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True, very true.
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Okay, we finish the dessert.
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Here comes the server to take the plates.
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How was your dessert?
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It was delicious, really delicious.
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Thank you.
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So, so good.
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Great.
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Mizu Can I have some more water please?
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I'm so thirsty.
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All this delicious food is making my throat dry.
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You can ask the server, Lucas.
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Just say, excuse me, Can I have some more water, please?
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Okay, okay.
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Let me try.
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Excuse me.
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Server voice.
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Yes.
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How can I help you?
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Can I have some more water, please?
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Certainly.
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I'll bring it right away.
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Thank you.
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Oh, wow.
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It worked.
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It really worked, Mizu.
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Of course it worked.
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Your English is getting better and better, Lucas.
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Thank you, Mizu.
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You're a great teacher.
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And you're a great student, Lucas.
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Great student and a big eater.
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Yes, but now I'm full. So full.
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I can't finish all this creamy mushroom pasta.
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That's okay.
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Don't worry.
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You can ask for a box.
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A take -home box.
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A box for my food? for this please?
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Can I have a box for this, please?
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Nice.
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I like that one.
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Server voice.
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How was everything?
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It was delicious. So delicious.
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But I'm full.
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Can I have a box for this, please? Of course.
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I'll bring a box for you. And...
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Can we have the bill, please?
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Together.
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Yes Together.
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One bill please.
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Okay, I'll bring it right away.
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And yes, the bill means we pay now, right?
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Yep.
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The bill is the paper that shows how much money we need to pay.
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Great!
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I've got money right here.
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Server voice.
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Here is your box, sir.
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And here is the bill.
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You can pay at the front.
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Thank you so much.
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Thank you for the wonderful food.
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You're Okay, Mizu, let's go pay.
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Yes, and I'm taking my herb -roasted salmon home for tomorrow.
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Wow, Lucas, that was such a wonderful dinner.
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I feel happy, full, and a little sleepy.
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Same here, Mizu.
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I'm still dreaming about that creamy mushroom pasta, but...
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It's learning time now.
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Yes, yes, yes!
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Time to learn!
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Let's go through some important words and phrases we used at the restaurant today, so everyone can remember them clearly.
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Let's start with the basics.
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The menu.
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The menu is the list, the list of all the food and drinks.
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Menu.
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I love reading the menu.
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It feels like reading a yummy adventure book.
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Yes!
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And on the menu, we have different sectors.
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Earlier, we shared a dessert first: the chocolate tart.
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Lucas, do you remember what dessert means?
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Hmm.
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Is it the sweet food that you eat after your main meal?
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Exactly!
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Dessert is the sweet dish at the end.
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Repeat with me, everyone.
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Dessert.
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Dessert.
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Good.
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And the big dish, the main one, is called the main course or entree.
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Main course.
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Entree.
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My creamy mushroom pasta was my main course.
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Yep, and my herb -roasted salmon was my main course.
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Now, what about ordering?
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What did we say to the server?
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We said, "We are ready to order." Perfect.
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And then we used the phrase, "I would like." That's a very polite, very friendly way to order.
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Right.
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Lucas, what did you say earlier?
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I said, I would like the creamy mushroom pasta, please.
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Excellent.
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Let's practice together.
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Everyone, repeat after Lucas.
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I would like… I would like… chocolate cake.
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Maybe next time, Lucas.
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Now, another useful word, recommend.
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To recommend means to say something is good.
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Yes, I recommended the pasta because it was so delicious.
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You did!
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And you can ask, "What do you recommend?" meaning, "What food is good here?" I love that question.
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I'll use it next time for sure.
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For describing food, we said, "tasty." and delicious.
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Those mean very good.
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Tasty, delicious.
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My pasta was very tasty, super delicious.
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How was your salmon?
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Delicious, but not as delicious as your pasta.
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Haha.
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Rude, but fair.
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Ok, next word, bill.
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Mizu, what is the bill?
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The bill is the paper that tells you how much money you need to pay.
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Exactly.
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And after you pay, you can leave a tip.
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A tip is extra money you give to the server to say thank you for good service.
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It's not required, but it's a very kind thing to do.
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So, if the service is good, leave a tip.
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Got it.
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Now, what if something is wrong?
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For example, what if your food is too cold?
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Oh, no. Not good.
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What do I say?
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Food is cold.
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Can you heat it up, please?
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Excuse me, my food is cold.
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Can you heat it up, please?
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Okay, okay, I got it.
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And what if you get the wrong order, like you ordered salmon, but you got soup?
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Oh no, I want my salmon!
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Ha ha!
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Then you can say, "Excuse me, I think this is not my order.
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I ordered the salmon." Nice.
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I understand.
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Let's practice full sentences.
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I'll be the server.
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Hello, are you ready to order?
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Yes, I am.
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I would like the veggie pizza, please.
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Great!
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And what would you like to drink?
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I would like a mint tea, please.
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Amazing!
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Great job, Lucas.
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Everyone, try your own sentences using "I would like." That was fun.
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Let's do one more.
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Okay.
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The meal is finished.
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I'm the server again.
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How was your food?
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It was delicious.
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Thank you.
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Can I get you anything else?
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Dessert?
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Oh, no. Thank you.
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I'm full.
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Just the bill, please.
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can't eat more.
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Good job!
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Wow, I'm learning so much!
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Let's review a few important words: menu - list of food,
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dessert - sweet dish at the end, main course - the big dish,
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order - to ask for food,
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I would like - polite way to order, delicious - very Very good.
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Bill, paper that shows the cost.
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Tip, extra money for good service.
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So many good words.
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All super useful.
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Now, let's talk about paying.
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There are different ways to pay.
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I know cash, paper money.
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Yes, and you can also pay with a credit card or debit card.
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So I can ask, can I pay by card?
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Exactly.
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Or do you take credit cards?
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Got it.
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And what if I want to pay for both of us?
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You say, "It's on me," meaning, "I will pay." It's on me.
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Mizu, next time, lunch is on me.
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I'm writing that down, Lucas.
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I won't forget.
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We also talked about cooking styles.
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For example, beef can be rare, medium, or well done.
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Thank you.
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I like mine well done.
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Cooked all the way.
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Perfect.
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Other cooking styles?
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Fried cooked in oil, Baked? cooked in the oven, steamed, cooked with steam.
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Fried?
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Baked?
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Steamed.
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So many ways to cook food!
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Haha!
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For dessert, we talked about choices, like chocolate tart.
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And for drinks, you can order different coffees.
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Yes.
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Black coffee? coffee with milk, cappuccino with lots of foam.
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So many options!
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Let's do one more practice.
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You're the server, Lucas.
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Okay.
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Hello, sir.
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How was your meal?
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It was delicious.
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Thank you.
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Would you like dessert or coffee?
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Yes, please.
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Can I see the dessert menu? Of course.
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Here you are.
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Thank you.
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I would like the chocolate tart and a coffee with milk.
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Great choices.
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I'll bring them right out.
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See?
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Easy and fun.
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Very fun.
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My brain is full.
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Like my stomach.
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Okay, everyone.
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Deep breath.
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Let's do a super quick rewind of our whole restaurant adventure. for two please.
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Nice and polite.
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Easy!
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Yes!
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And then we opened the menu, our big list of food,
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and we talked about appetizers and main courses.
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Our appetizer was the garlic bread.
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And the main courses were your creamy mushroom pasta and my grilled salmon.
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I know, right?
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And then the server came, and we practiced the magic restaurant phrase, I would like.
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I would like the pasta, please.
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I would like the salmon, please.
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Simple, polite.
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Perfect.
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And during the meal, we were very polite humans.
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We said please and thank you, like grownups.
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We also practiced asking for things.
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Can I have some more sparkling water, please?
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And when I was so, so, so full, which was true, I learned to ask for a to -go box,
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Can I have a box for this, please?
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Yes, you did great!
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And finally, the end of the meal.
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We asked for the bill, talked about paying by card, and even learned it's on me.
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which Lucas promised for next time.
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And I definitely remember that.
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I did say that, didn't I?
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Oh, no. But yes, that's the whole journey.
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Like a little story.
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A delicious story.
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From the moment we sat down to the moment we paid.
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And the most important thing is, use these phrases in real life.
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You don't need perfect grammar.
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You don't need big fancy words.
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Just speak. Be friendly. Be clear.
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People will understand you.
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Exactly.
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Don't be shy.
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I make mistakes all the time.
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Seriously, all the time.
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And Mizu still helps me.
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No problem at all.
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If we can do it, you can do it.
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All right, everyone.
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Now comes my absolute favorite part of the whole video.
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Seriously, I get excited every time.
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It's time to hear from you.
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Yep.
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The famous drumroll please question of the day.
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Ha ha.
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And today we actually have two questions because, wow, we learned so much in this lesson.
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Is it ramen, steak, fried rice, pizza, a big dessert?
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Something we didn't eat today?
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Yes!
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Tell us the food you love the most. Who knows?
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Maybe we'll add your favorite dish to a future video.
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And now, question number two, the learning question.
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What is one new English word
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"Well done," "It's on me," or "Can I pay by card?"
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Tell us which one jumped into your brain and decided to stay there.
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We can't wait to read your answers.
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Seriously, we read every single comment.
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Every single one.
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When you write to us, you're practicing your English.
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And when we read your comments, we feel connected to you.
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It's really something special.
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So don't be shy.
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Come say hello in the comments and answer our two questions of the day.
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And hey, if you enjoyed this big, cozy, longer conversation practice with us today, please give this video a big thumbs up.
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It really helps other English learners find GoEnglish and join our little family here.
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Yes, and don't forget to subscribe and hit that tiny, tiny bell icon.
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Ding!
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That way you never miss our next video.
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We still have so many everyday topics coming.
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Going to the doctor, shopping, taking the bus, visiting a friend, all the real life stuff.
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We have so many more fun situations to practice together.
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Seriously, I can't wait.
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Learning English with you all is honestly the best part of our day.
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Thank you for being the heart of Go English.
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We are truly proud of you for choosing to practice today.
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Even five minutes makes a difference.
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Keep going.
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You're doing wonderfully.
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Stay confident, keep smiling, and we'll see you in the next video.
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Goodbye for now.
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Bye -bye.

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¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?

Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.

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