Shadowing Practice: Sushi for Beginners: What Should We Order? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Okay, welcome to your very first sushi dinner!
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Um, thanks... but I have no idea what any of this is.
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Don't worry, I'll help you choose.
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So what's the difference between sushi and sashimi?
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Sashimi is just fish. Sushi always comes with rice.
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Wait, so the fish is completely raw?
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What if I get sick? I'm a bit nervous.
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This place is really clean, and the fish is super fresh.
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Lots of people eat it every day. You'll be fine!
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Well... okay. But let's start with something easy.
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Then try a California roll. There's no raw fish in it.
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Oh, that sounds safe. What's inside?
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Crab, avocado and cucumber. It's lovely and mild.
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And you have to try the salmon. It's my favorite!
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Fine, one piece of salmon. Just one!
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What's this little green ball? Is it avocado?
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Oh no, wait! That's wasabi—
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Ugh! My nose is on fire! Water, please!
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Oh, I'm so sorry! I should have warned you sooner.
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Just use a tiny bit next time, okay?
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Okay. Now the salmon. Here goes.
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Wow! It's so soft. It just melts in my mouth!
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See? I told you!
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Seriously, why didn't I try this years ago?
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Let's order another plate. Maybe two!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Sushi for Beginners: What Should We Order?”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: fish, sushi, salmon. This video has 25 sentences and 203 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:32. The speaker talks at a steady 133 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 9 of its 25 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| salmon noun | /ˈsæmən/ | One of several species of fish, typically of the Salmoninae subfamily, brownish above with silvery sides and delicate pinkish-orange flesh; they ascend rivers… |
| sushi noun | /ˈsuːʃi/ | A Japanese dish made of small portions of sticky white rice flavored with vinegar, usually wrapped in seaweed and filled or topped with fish, vegetables or… |
| mild adjective | /ˈmaɪld/ | Gentle and not easily angered |
| warn verb | /woɹn/ | To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc. |
| melt verb | /mɛlt/ | To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat. |
| crab noun | /kɹæb/ | Any crustacean of the infraorder Brachyura, having five pairs of legs, the foremost of which are in the form of claws, and a carapace. |
| avocado noun | /ˌɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ | The large, usually yellowish-green or black, savory fruit of the avocado tree. |
| sashimi noun | /səˈʃiːmi/ | A dish consisting of thin slices or pieces of raw fish or meat. |
| cucumber noun | /ˈkjuˌkʌmbɚ/ | A vine in the gourd family, Cucumis sativus. |
| wasabi noun | /wəˈsɑːbi/ | A plant of the species Eutrema japonicum, cultivated for its edible root. |
| soft adjective | /sɔft/ | Easily giving way under pressure. |
| tiny adjective | /ˈtaɪni/ | Very small. |
| favourite adjective | /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ | Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.) |
| plate noun | /ˈpleɪ̯t/ | A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten. |
| nose noun | [nəʊ̯z] | A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Don't worry, I'll help you choose.
- What if I get sick?
- What's this little green ball?
- Seriously, why didn't I try this years ago?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, didn't, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: sushi /ˈsuːʃi/, sashimi /səˈʃiːmi/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like salmon, sushi, mild.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.