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Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Everyday English Talk,

the podcast that helps you practice real English for everyday life.

I'm Anna.

And I'm Ben.

Thanks for joining us today.

Whether you're at home, walking,

or maybe even feeling hungry, we're happy you're here.

Today I have a fun plan.

I want to take you out to eat sushi.

Sushi?

That sounds amazing.

But honestly, I sometimes get confused by the sushi menu.

That's okay.

We'll start with the basics,

how to read the menu,

how to order politely, and how to feel confident in a sushi restaurant.

And don't forget, you can also download the free PDF transcript of this episode.

Inside the PDF, you'll find today's vocabulary,

expressions, and simple practice exercises great now let's get started and have some fun ordering sushi together

let's start with the basics ben do you know what nigiri is

hmm i think nigiri is simple it's a slice of fish on top of a small piece of rice Exactly.

One bite, two parts, rice on the bottom, fish on top.

Okay.

And sashimi has rice too, right?

Not quite.

Sashimi has no rice.

It's only fresh fish.

Ah, I see.

Nigiri is fish plus rice.

Sashimi is only fish.

Yes, that's right.

Good job.

And what about a roll or maki?

I see both words on menus.

A roll, or maki, is rice and seaweed wrapped around a filling.

The filling can be salmon,

tuna, cucumber, or other things.

So, roll and maki are the same?

Yes.

Maki is Japanese.

Roll is English.

Same thing.

Let me check.

Nigiri.

Fish on rice.

Sashimi.

Only fish.

Roll or maki.

Rice and seaweed wrapped around a filling.

Perfect.

That's exactly right.

But usually, I just say, I want sushi.

I want sushi.

That's a little general.

It's better to say the exact item.

Try this.

I'd like a salmon roll, please.

Okay.

I'd like a salmon roll, please.

Great.

One more time.

Nice and clear.

I'd like a salmon roll, please.

Excellent.

Add a small pause.

I'd like a salmon roll, please.

Perfect.

Now you sound ready to order.

Thanks.

But what if someone doesn't want raw fish?

Good question.

They can order tempura.

Tempura?

What's that?

Tempura means fried food.

Fried means cooked in hot oil,

for example, fried shrimp or fried vegetables.

Fried shrimp sounds really good.

I think I like tempura.

Me too.

I love tempura shrimp crispy outside, soft inside.

Careful, Anna.

You're making me hungry.

Maybe I am.

But look, teriyaki is also popular.

Teriyaki?

Remind me.

What is that?

Teriyaki means grilled meat or fish with sweet sauce.

Grilled means cooked over heat or on a hot pan, not in oil.

Grilled chicken with sweet sauce.

I would order that.

And I would choose teriyaki salmon.

Healthy and a little sweet.

Let me repeat the new words.

Tempura equals fried.

Teriyaki equals grilled with sweet sauce.

Exactly.

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And remember the main sushi types.

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Nigiri equals fish on rice.

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Sashimi equals only fish.

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Roll or maki equals rice and seaweed with filling.

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Great.

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I feel more confident now.

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Awesome.

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Quick practice for our listeners.

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Say one complete order, like,

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I'd like two tuna nigiri and a cucumber roll, please.

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Take your time, speak slowly, and smile.

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You're doing great.

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So listeners, now it's your turn.

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If you could order any sushi or Japanese food, what would it be?

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Say your answer out loud,

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and don't forget to share it in the comments below.

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Perfect.

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Now you really sound like you know the menu.

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Quick question, Ben.

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What do you think is the most important part of sushi,

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the fish or the rice?

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I'd say fish because it has a strong taste.

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But is it the rice?

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Yes, it's the rice.

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The rice is the base of sushi.

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Good rice makes the sushi balanced soft,

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a little sticky, and lightly seasoned with vinegar.

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That makes sense.

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If the rice is too hard or too wet,

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the whole bite feels wrong.

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Exactly.

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Good rice holds its shape when you pick it up,

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and it gives a gentle, sweet, and sour flavor.

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So the secret of sushi is the rice.

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I'll remember that.

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Great.

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Now let's look at five popular rolls you often see on menus.

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Awesome.

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I want to learn names I can use right away.

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California roll, made popular in the United States,

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usually crab or imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber.

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Dynamite roll, crunchy and rich,

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often includes tempura shrimp and spicy mayo.

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Spicy tuna roll, chopped tuna with spicy sauce,

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Soft texture with a little heat Philadelphia Roll Salmon with cream cheese,

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sometimes cucumber or avocado Kapamaki Simple cucumber roll Fresh,

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light, and great for beginners All these are rolls,

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so they are rice and seaweed around a filling,

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cut into small pieces

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I noticed two useful words here Spicy and crunchy

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Spicy means hot in taste Crunchy means it makes a crisp sound when you bite.

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Nice.

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Also, remember mild for a soft taste and creamy for a smooth texture.

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Good to know.

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If I don't want spicy,

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I can ask, is it mild?

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Exactly.

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Or you can say, could you make it less spicy, please?

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So listeners, which role would you choose first?

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California, Dynamite, Spicy Tuna, Philadelphia, or Kappamaki.

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Try saying one complete order out loud.

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For example, I'd like a Philadelphia roll, please.

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Great.

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Next we'll talk about wasabi,

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ginger, soy sauce, and what to order if you want a bigger, warmer meal.

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Don't worry.

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We'll explain everything clearly, give examples,

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and even some gentle practice for you.

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Fun fact, before we continue remember,

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the California roll was not made in Japan.

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It became popular in the United States.

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Really?

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That's interesting.

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Okay, Anna, I have a question about the green paste.

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What is it called again?

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That's wasabi.

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It's very hot and strong,

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but the heat is different from chili peppers.

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It burns in your nose and then goes away quickly.

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Oh yes, I felt that before.

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So how do I use wasabi the right way?

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Use just a little.

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If you need more heat,

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put a tiny amount on the fish, not on the rice.

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Got it.

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Small amount on the fish.

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And what about the thin pink slices on the side?

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That's pickled ginger.

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We eat ginger between different pieces of sushi to clean our mouth.

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It's like a little reset button for your tongue.

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So I shouldn't put ginger on top of the sushi?

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Right.

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Most people eat a small piece between bites,

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not on top of the sushi.

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And soy sauce?

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Sometimes I dip the whole piece and it falls apart.

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Try dipping lightly.

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Touch only the fish to the soy sauce, not the rice.

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If the rice touches the sauce,

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it absorbs too much, and the sushi can break.

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Okay, light dip, fish side down.

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That sounds easier.

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Now, some people worry, will I feel full with sushi?

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If you want a warmer or bigger dish, there are good options.

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Like what?

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Udon thick noodles in hot soup, warm and filling.

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Udon sounds perfect on a cold day.

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Another option is Donburi a rice bowl with toppings.

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For example, beef bowl, chicken and egg bowl, or salmon bowl.

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So if I want something bigger,

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I can order sushi plus udon, or a Donburi.

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That's a complete meal.

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Exactly.

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It's common to mix a roll with a small bowl of noodles,

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or to choose a rice bowl as the main dish.

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I like that plan.

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Sushi for tasting different flavors,

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and noodles or a rice bowl to feel full.

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So listeners, do you prefer a mild taste or a spicy taste with wasabi?

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Say one sentence out loud.

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When you're hungry, which side would you choose?

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Udon, noodles, or Donburi rice bowl?

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Say it aloud.

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Great work.

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Next, we'll learn some special sushi words like ibi,

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tai, and tobiko, and practice them in simple sentences.

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Okay, Ben, next part.

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I see ebi on the menu.

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Is that sushi, sashimi, or nigiri?

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Hmm, good question.

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First, what does ebi mean?

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Ebi means shrimp.

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You can have it as nigiri shrimp on rice or as sashimi,

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which is just shrimp, no rice.

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Ah, I see.

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So if I say ibi nigiri,

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I get shrimp on rice,

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and ibi sashimi is shrimp only.

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Exactly.

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Okay, now what about tai?

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Tai is snapper.

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It's a white fish with a soft, mild taste.

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Many people like it because it's not too strong.

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Nice, and I often see tobiko on rolls.

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What's that?

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Tobiko means tiny flying fish eggs.

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They're small, orange, and a little crunchy.

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They make rolls look colorful and add a fun pop when you bite.

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So, tobiko is usually on top of rolls or around the outside?

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Yes, that's right.

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Okay, let's make a quick list so I can remember.

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Sure.

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Ebi, shrimp, Thai.

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Snapper, white fish, tobiko, tiny fish eggs, orange, crunchy.

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Got it.

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Let me try some practice sentences.

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I'd like two ebi nigiri, please.

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Do you have tai sashimi?

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Could I get a roll with tobiko on top, please?

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Great job, Ben.

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These words will really help when you read menus that use both Japanese and English.

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So, listener, now it's your turn.

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Can you make one complete order using one of the new words?

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For example, I'd like ebi nigiri and a cucumber roll, please.

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Don't forget to say it out loud and share your answer in the comments.

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Okay, Ben, after all this talking,

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are you ready to order?

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I think so.

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I'd like a California roll, please.

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and a small bowl of udon.

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Perfect.

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Very natural.

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And you?

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I'd like salmon nigiri, please,

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and a beef teriyaki don.

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That sounds delicious.

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But do you have any worries?

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Hmm, let me guess.

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Chopsticks?

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No, no. You can use chopsticks if the food is big enough.

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Then good luck with tobiko.

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Those little eggs might jump away.

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True.

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Maybe a spoon could help.

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And don't forget soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger.

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Right.

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Soy sauce is for dipping, but just a little.

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Dip the fish, not the rice.

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Too much sauce and the sushi can fall apart.

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Got it.

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Fish in, rice out.

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Exactly.

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And ginger?

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Hmm.

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It looks strange.

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Do I eat it with the sushi?

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Number ginger is for cleaning your mouth.

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Eat a small piece between sushi pieces to change the taste.

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Oh, like a little reset button for my tongue?

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Perfect.

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That's the best way to say it.

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Okay.

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Soy sauce for dipping, wasabi for burning my nose,

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ginger to reset my taste, I think I'm ready.

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Ready to eat or ready to cry?

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Both.

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So, Ben, after all this sushi talk,

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what did you learn today?

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Easy.

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Sushi is not just fish, sushi is rice.

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Good.

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What else?

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California roll is American.

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Wasabi burns my nose, ginger resets my taste,

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And I still can't use chopsticks.

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That's a lot already.

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We learned so much today.

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Yeah, maybe I should watch this lesson two or three times.

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If you enjoyed this episode,

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don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great content.

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Click the subscribe button and stay updated with our latest episodes.

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Now it's time for your practice challenge.

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We have three parts today.

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Listening, speaking, and writing.

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First, your listening challenge.

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Listen to this episode again from the beginning.

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While listening, try to notice.

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The names of sushi types,

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nigiri, sashimi, roll divided by maki.

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Popular rolls.

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California, dynamite, spicy tuna, Philadelphia, kapamaki.

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Condiments.

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Soy sauce, wasabi, ginger.

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Bigger dishes.

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Udon, donburi.

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You can pause the episode,

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repeat the sentences out loud,

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or write the words and phrases in your notebook.

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Next, your speaking challenge.

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Try saying three to five sentences in English about what sushi or Japanese food would I like to order.

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For example, I'd like a California roll, please.

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Could I have two ibi nigiri, please?

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I'll have a small bowl of udon, please.

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And finally, your writing challenge.

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Write a short paragraph about your favorite sushi or Japanese foods.

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For example, I like sushi.

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I eat a California roll and two E.B nigiri.

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I drink green tea.

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Sushi makes me happy and full.

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That's a great practice.

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And don't forget, you can share your sentences or paragraph in the comments.

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We love reading your answers.

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Yes, sharing helps you practice speaking and writing,

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and it makes us so happy to read your answers.

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So, listeners, get ready to listen,

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speak, write, and share your sushi story with us.

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And that's a wrap for today's episode.

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We hope you had fun learning how to order sushi,

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talk about condiments, and try some new Japanese words.

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Yes.

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Remember, practice makes perfect.

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Listen again, repeat the sentences out loud,

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and try to use the new words next time you go to a sushi restaurant.

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Don't forget, you can download the free PDF transcript for this episode.

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It has today's conversation, vocabulary,

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and practice exercises to help you study.

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And we'd love to hear from you.

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Share your answers to our practice challenges in the comments below.

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Tell us what sushi or Japanese food you'd like to order.

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Or try writing a full sentence with the new words you learned today.

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That's right.

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Sharing your practice is a great way to improve and have fun with English.

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Thanks so much for listening, everyone.

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We'll see you next time on Everyday English Talk.

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Happy eating and happy learning.

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Bye, everyone.

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