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Sushi

Learn English meaning of sushi

Date: Mar 29 2019

Themes: Food, Travel

Grammar: Present Perfect Progressive

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Every culture and country has their own distinct foods and dishes. In the world of Japanese food, one of their most famous dishes is sushi. Sushi began as a food sold in the streets in the 1800’s, but it is now known as a fancy type of dish.

In recent times, sushi has become very popular outside of Japan. People who enjoy sushi like it for its exotic flavors of rice and interesting use of seafood and other vegetables. But sushi isn’t for everyone because the most popular sushi is made with uncooked, raw pieces of fish.

Marni really enjoys sushi, but Brian is scared to try it. Find out more in today’s English lesson about a special kind of Japanese food.

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Marni

Brian

Marni: You know what I’ve been craving lately, Brian?

Brian: Pizza?

Marni: No. Sushi!

Brian: Oh, fish?

Marni: Yes, fish. Raw fish.

Brian: But it’s just raw. It’s not even cooked.

Marni: No, it’s not cooked. But that’s part of the experience. It’s exotic and it’s got such intense flavors.

Brian: Every time I go, I always just like to have the ones that have vegetables in them. I’m a little scared of raw fish.

Marni: Really? Is it the texture?

Brian: Yeah, the texture is a little fishy. Sometimes the ingredients can be… Like, what’s eel sauce? I’m not sure that I want to eat that.

Marni: I think it’s about embracing the culture and trying new things. And just being open to the experience.

Brian: It is very exotic.

Marni: I just think it’s such wonderful food. I feel like we’re so lucky to be able to experience it. Especially when you go to a good sushi place with a good sushi chef. It’s magic.

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Discussion

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Marni really wants to eat some sushi. She enjoys the different flavors of sushi and the experience of going out to a sushi restaurant. Marni thinks that Brian should stop being afraid of trying new things and be open to the experience.

Even though sushi is popular, Brian can’t get excited about eating raw fish. He thinks it’s weird to eat something that isn’t cooked. The ingredients that are used to make sushi are too exotic for him.

Have you ever tried sushi? Why do you like or dislike sushi?

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S&W

China

@mahtab i was very sensitive with mutton .Even if u don’t tell me what it is ,i am sure that i was able to know it from the smell or maybe after one bite i could recongnize,i would hate the one who let me try it.haha

@shoba Strictly i am a half vergetarian.I eat meat as less as i can.Someday i will become a vergetarian.

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

It is ok Shoba! :)

I love animals and I wished I could be vegetarian too but I couldnt until now! :(

As many of my friends are animal protectors and also some are vegetarian or even vegan , I do respect them so much! :-)

Shoba

Sri Lanka

Our ScienceBoy is right, Mahtab. Your images nearly gave me a heart attack. But no need to feel sorry for that. Just continue your friendship with the sheep.

Baa baa black sheep, have you any head?

Our Mahtab wants it after getting out of bed!

(Just teasing, Mahtab)

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

@S&W

If you didnt know whats that and you could eat that , it was possible you liked it but it isnot something I eat all the times, maybe 2 or 3 times in one year!

Some say the sushi I tried wasnt good and it is possibe if I try a good one I like it!

But my first experience of eating sushi wasnt good! :-)

There are other delicious foods here that they are made of brain or tongue of sheep or cow!

Anyway these kinds of food are not my first choice!

S&W

China

@Mahtab ,i prefer to eat sushi not sheep brain.From the picture i know that cheif arrange the food meticulously and make it appetizing.After i know it was sheep brain i don’t have mind to give it a try.

evil_genius

Turkey

habiba 18, you should try sushi first and then comment :)

anyway I haven’t tried sushi either. but I tried raw fish and they are surprisingly delicious… one must try.

tar1ta

Antarctica

When you go to a good sushi place with a good sushi chef and the raw fish is fresh, it may be all right. But I don’t think I may like raw fish though well cooked rice is tasty.

So it’s not my cup of tea… not my piece of sushi :)

Let’s talk about chocolate instead.

crazyshadow

Yemen

Noo , there isn’t meet in a head of sheep, only tongu and brain and few meet around hhhhhh.

Some of it will not be bad. It’s good for health ..

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Yes it is usual for weekends but I never tried , nor my family! :)

This food is not good for cholesterol !

Now Im curious to know if people eat sushi for breakfast too? :!

crazyshadow

Yemen

woow, for breakfast !!

they really love it to take it so earlly at morning.

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Here too!

Many love it especially for breakfast! ;-)

crazyshadow

Yemen

yup, not all Of course..but many love it :)

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Oh really?!

Then you eat that in Yemen too! :-)

crazyshadow

Yemen

Lol, row fish!!

it’s interesting and really i get excited about eating raw fish .

But unfortuntely, there isn’t any sushi restaurant in the place where i live.

Mahtab.bp : the head of a sheep is really the best part ( yummmmy ) :D

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Ohhhhh!!!!

I hopd not!

Sorry Dear Shoba! <3

Indeed I dont like the food when it’s looking at me with eyes!! :-(

ScienceBoy

Turkey

I have never tried sushi and I don’t think I will ever try. I am not open to new tastes. Even if I tried my reaction wouldn’t be so different than Seiyf and Mahtab’s.

Mahtab you didn’t scare anyone but I am afraid you might have given a heart attack to our dear vegetarian friend Shoba.

Mahtab.bp

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Oh I see!

I think young people usually have different tastes of their parents in all countries! :-)

La Princesse de la vie

Egypt

Mahtab,

It doesn’t seem frightening more than nasty, It gives me butterflies in my stomach when I see that :3 But I’m almost used to the sight, because my parents are those freaky-things eaters also :))