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Hello, everyone, and welcome back to the TalkRosa podcast.

I'm Rosa.

And I'm James.

Welcome, everyone.

We are so happy you are here.

If you are new here,

this is a podcast for English learners.

We speak slowly and naturally.

Exactly.

We want to help you improve your listening and speaking skills.

How are you doing today, James?

You have a big cup of coffee in your hand.

I'm doing great, Rosa.

Yes, I need my coffee every morning.

I can't wake up without it.

I know exactly what you mean.

I already had two cups of coffee today.

Two cups?

Wow, you have a lot of energy today.

So, what are we talking about today?

Today, we are talking about one of my favorite topics in the whole world, food.

Oh, I love this topic.

I am always ready to talk about food.

Me too.

Talking about food is so important when you are learning English.

That is so true.

Why do you think it's so important, Rosa?

Well, food is a great topic for small talk.

It's perfect when you meet someone new.

I agree.

Everyone eats and almost everyone loves talking about what they eat.

Exactly.

You can talk about food at work,

at a party, or on a date.

It is also really helpful when you travel and need to order at a restaurant or cafe.

Yes, so today we will teach you how to talk about food naturally in English.

Before we start, if you enjoy this podcast,

please click the like button and subscribe.

Yes, please subscribe to the TalkRosa channel.

It really helps us make more videos for you.

Alright, Rosa, let's jump right in.

How do we start talking about food we like?

The easiest way is to use simple phrases.

For example, My favorite food is… That is very easy.

So I can say, My favorite food is pizza.

Perfect.

What kind of pizza is your favorite?

I really love pepperoni pizza.

It is definitely my favorite.

What about you, Rosa?

My favorite food is sushi.

I could eat sushi every single day.

Sushi is great.

You can also say, I'm a big fan of, right?

Yes.

I'm a big fan of sounds very natural.

Like, I'm a big fan of Mexican food.

I'm a big fan of Mexican food too.

Tacos are amazing.

They really are.

Another great phrase is I enjoy.

For example, I enjoy trying new food.

I say that all the time.

That's a great sentence.

I love trying new food too, especially when I travel.

Me too.

Speaking of food, how do we describe food in English?

Describing food is very important.

You can't just say, it's good, every time.

Right.

Good is a little bit boring.

What should we say instead?

You can say, it's delicious, or it tastes amazing.

It's delicious.

I love that word.

It sounds much better than just good.

You can also talk about the flavor.

For example, it's sweet or it's salty.

I definitely love sweet food.

I have a huge sweet tooth.

Oh, I have a sweet tooth.

That is a fantastic idiom, James.

Yes.

If you have a sweet tooth,

it means you love sweet things like cake and chocolate.

I don't have a sweet tooth.

I prefer salty food, like chips and french fries.

French fries are the best.

What about spicy food?

Do you like spicy food?

I love spicy food, but it has to be just a little bit spicy.

Not too much.

Really?

I try to avoid spicy food.

It makes my mouth burn.

That's so funny.

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By the way, that reminds me.

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Don't you have a story about spicy food?

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Oh, no. Yes, I do.

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It is a very embarrassing story.

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Please tell us.

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I think our listeners would love to hear it.

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Okay.

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So, a few years ago,

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I went to a real Thai restaurant for the first time.

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Thai food is delicious, but it can be very, very spicy.

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Exactly.

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The waiter asked me how spicy do you want your food from one to five.

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Oh, I see where this is going.

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What did you say?

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I wasn't paying attention.

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I thought the scale was from 1 to 10.

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Oh, no. So what number did you choose?

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I said, I'll take a level 5.

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I thought 5 meant medium spicy.

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Oh, my goodness, James.

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Level 5 out of 5?

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That is the maximum spice.

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I know.

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The waiter looked at me and said, are you sure?

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It's very hot.

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And what did you tell him?

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I smiled and said, yes, I'm sure.

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I love a little spice.

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That is hilarious.

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So, what happened when the food arrived?

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It smelled so good.

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So I took a giant bite of the noodles.

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And?

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Was it delicious?

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It was delicious for about two seconds.

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Then my entire face felt like it was on fire.

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Oh, no!

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Did you start sweating?

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I was sweating, my eyes were watering,

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and I couldn't even speak.

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That sounds awful.

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What did you do to stop the burning?

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I drank my whole glass of water in one second.

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But water doesn't help with spicy food.

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No, it doesn't.

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You need milk or bread to stop the spice.

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Exactly.

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I had to ask the waiter for a glass of milk.

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It was so embarrassing.

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Did the waiter laugh at you?

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He tried not to laugh,

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but he was definitely smiling.

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He brought me the milk right away.

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That is such a funny story.

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Have you ever eaten level 5 spicy food again?

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Never.

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Now I always ask, is it very spicy before I order?

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That is a very smart question to ask at a restaurant.

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Speaking of restaurants, how can our listeners talk about going out to eat?

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Great transition, James.

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Let's talk about simple phrases for restaurants and cafes.

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If you want to tell a friend about your dinner,

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you can say, I went to a restaurant.

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Yes, or we ate at a cafe.

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It's simple and clear.

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What if I want to talk about the food I chose from the menu?

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You use the word ordered.

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You can say, I ordered the chicken.

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I ordered a cheeseburger and fries.

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That is a very useful phrase.

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It really is.

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And if you don't know what to order,

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you can ask the waiter a question.

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Right.

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You can ask, what do you recommend?

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I use that question all the time.

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Waiters usually know the best food on the menu.

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Me too.

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Usually they say, the steak is very popular,

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or I recommend the pasta.

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And after you finish eating,

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how do you talk about your experience?

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You can say, the food was great,

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or the food was amazing.

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You can also talk about the waiter.

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You can say, the service was really good.

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That's a great point.

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The service means how well the waiters took care of you.

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Exactly.

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So keeping the conversation going is also important.

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Yes.

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Nobody likes an awkward silence during a conversation.

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To avoid awkward silence, you just need to ask follow-up questions.

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Can you give us some examples of follow-up questions, Rosa?

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Sure.

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If someone says they went to a restaurant,

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ask, what did you order?

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Oh, that's good.

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Or you could ask, how was the food?

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Yes, or even simpler, what's your favorite food?

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Or do you like spicy food?

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Asking questions is the best way to make friends in English.

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People love talking about themselves.

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It's true.

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And when they answer, you need to use reactions.

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Reactions are so important to sound natural, like saying, really?

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Yes.

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Really shows you are listening.

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You can also say, oh wow.

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Or, that sounds delicious.

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I say that every time someone mentions pizza.

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Nice is another good one.

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Or, I love that too.

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These short reactions make your English sound very smooth and friendly.

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So James, let's talk about cooking and eating habits at home.

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That's a good topic.

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Not everyone eats at restaurants every day.

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Exactly.

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A very natural phrase is,

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I usually cook at home.

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I try to say that,

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but it's not true for me.

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I'm a terrible cook.

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Really?

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You don't cook at all?

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What happens when you try?

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Last week, I tried to make pasta,

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and I completely burned the sauce.

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It was black.

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Oh, no. That sounds terrible.

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So how do you eat?

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Well, a good phrase for me is I eat out a lot.

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Or I order delivery.

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I eat out means you go to a restaurant.

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That is very common vocabulary.

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Yes, but I want to change.

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Lately, I am trying to use the phrase I'm trying to eat healthier.

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I'm trying to eat healthier.

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That's a fantastic sentence.

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What does it mean for you?

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It means more vegetables, more fruit, and less pizza.

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It is very difficult.

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I believe in you, James.

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I actually really enjoy cooking.

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You do?

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What is your favorite thing to cook at home?

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I love making big pots of soup, especially in the winter.

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It smells so good.

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That sounds amazing.

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Soup is so comforting when the weather is cold.

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It really is.

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Another habit people talk about a lot is coffee or tea.

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Oh, definitely.

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Like I said earlier, I drink coffee every morning.

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Many people do.

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You can also say, I can't start my day without coffee.

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That is 100% true for me.

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If I don't have coffee, I am very grumpy.

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I can imagine.

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So we have learned a lot of great phrases today.

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We really have.

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talking about likes, describing food and restaurant phrases.

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To help our listeners practice,

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let's do a short, realistic roleplay.

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I love roleplays.

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They are so helpful for practicing real-life English.

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Let's pretend we are two friends meeting at a cafe for lunch.

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Sounds great.

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Let's imagine we are looking at the menus right now.

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Ready?

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Ready?

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Action!

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Hey, James!

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It's so good to see you.

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Thanks for meeting me for lunch.

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Hi, Rosa.

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It's great to see you, too.

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I'm so hungry.

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Have you looked at the menu yet?

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Yes, I have.

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Everything looks so good.

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I can't decide what to get.

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Me neither.

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What do you usually order here?

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Is the food good?

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The food is amazing.

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I highly recommend the chicken sandwich.

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It's delicious.

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Oh, that sounds delicious.

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But I had chicken yesterday.

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I think I want a salad.

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A salad is a good choice.

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Are you trying to eat healthier?

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Yes, I am.

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I'm trying to eat more vegetables.

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What are you going to order?

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I'm a big fan of soup,

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so I think I will order the tomato soup.

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Tomato soup sounds perfect for a chilly day like today.

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Are you going to get anything to drink?

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They have great coffee here.

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I think I will just get a glass of water for now,

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but maybe a coffee later.

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Good idea.

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Oh, here comes the waiter.

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Let's order.

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And scene.

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That was a great role play.

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It felt very natural and easy to understand.

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Yes, that is exactly how native speakers talk when they go to a cafe together.

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Notice how we used a lot of the phrases we learned today.

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Exactly.

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We used, I highly recommend,

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it's delicious, and I'm trying to eat healthier.

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We also kept the conversation going by asking follow-up questions.

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Right.

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Instead of just saying, I want a salad,

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you explained why you wanted it.

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Yes, adding small details makes the conversation much more interesting.

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So, before we finish today's podcast,

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let's do a quick recap section.

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Great idea!

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Let's highlight the most important phrases from today's lesson.

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If you want to talk about food you like,

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remember to say, My favorite food is… Or you can say,

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I'm a big fan of… and I really love… To describe food,

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use adjectives like, it's delicious,

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it's sweet, or it's spicy.

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And remember, if someone asks you spice level from 1 to 5, don't say 5.

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Yes, please learn from James' funny mistake.

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Nobody wants a burning mouth.

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When you talk about a restaurant,

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say, I went to a restaurant, or I ordered.

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And if you are not sure what to eat,

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always ask, what do you recommend?

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Finally, to keep the conversation going,

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ask questions like, what's your favorite food?

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And don't forget your natural reactions, like, really?

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Or, that sounds delicious.

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Using these simple phrases will make your English sound so much more confident.

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You don't need complicated grammar to have a great conversation about food.

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No, you just need a few good vocabulary words and a smile.

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Well, this was such a fun topic today.

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I am actually getting a little hungry.

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Me too, Rosa.

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Talking about pizza, sushi, and sandwiches made my stomach growl.

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I think it is almost time for us to go grab some lunch.

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I agree.

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But before we go, we have a small assignment for our wonderful listeners.

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Yes, we want you to practice what you learned today in the comments below.

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Here's your call to action.

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We want you to write three sentences about your favorite food.

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Tell us what it is,

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describe how it tastes, and tell us if you cook it or eat out.

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Or, if you want a bigger challenge,

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write a short food conversation in English.

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Yes, pretend you are at a cafe and write a short roleplay in the comments.

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We love reading your comments.

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It is so fun to see where you are all from and what you eat.

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If you learned something new today,

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please hit the like button.

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And don't forget to subscribe to TalkRosa for more easy English podcasts.

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Thank you all so much for joining us today.

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You are doing a great job with your English.

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Keep practicing, keep listening, and don't be afraid to speak.

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We will see you in the next episode of Talk Rosa.

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Have a delicious day!

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Bye, everyone.

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Go eat something yummy.

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