Saying “no” can be one of the hardest parts of speaking English—especially if you don’t want to sound rude. In this episode, I share natural, polite, and even playful ways to say *no* in different situations.

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How do you usually say *no* in English?

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Ways To Say No

Today’s Theme is “すし《sushi》”.
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☆Words☆
歴史（れきし / rekishi）：history
東南アジア（とうなんあじあ / tōnan ajia）：Southeast Asia
保存する（ほぞんする / hozonsuru）： to preserve, to save
塩（しお / shio）：salt
江戸時代（えどじだい / edojidai）：Edo period (1603-1868 CE)
酢（す / su）：vinegar
きゅうり（kūri）：Japanese cucumber
巻く（まく / maku）：roll
箸（はし / hashi）：chopsticks
横（よこ / yoko）：turn sideways
しょうゆ（shōyu）：soy sauce
わさび（わさび / wasabi）：wasabi

☆Grammar☆
passive form
～ために、

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#17  すし / sushi // N4 Level

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第一课  九月去北京旅游最好
1.下午他要踢足球。
2.妈妈买了几件新衣服。
3.她的眼睛很漂亮。
4.我们去买一个新的桌子吧。
5.王小姐最喜欢运动。

第二部分
6. 男：你想喝点儿什么？
女：我想喝茶。
7. 男：我们下午一起去运动吧。 
   女：好啊，我最喜欢跑步了。
8. 女：你几点能回来？
男：七点多，不会太晚。
9. 女：你的猫多大了？
 男：一岁多。
10. 女：什么时候去北京旅游最好？
男：九月和十月北京天气最好，你九月去吧。

第三部分
11. 女：你觉得什么时候去北京旅游最好？
男：我觉得九月去最好。
   问：几月去北京旅游最好？
12. 女：你喜欢上海吗？
男：上海冬天太冷了，我不喜欢。
   问：男的为什么不喜欢上海？
13. 女：我要去商店，你去吗？
男：我也去，我要买几个新椅子。
问：男的要买什么？
14. 女：王医生的女儿今年多大了？
男：十四岁了。
问：王医生的女儿今年多大了？
15. 女：我觉得这个杯子很漂亮。
   男：你也很喜欢？这是我在北京买的。
问：女的觉得什么很漂亮？


hsk2  第一课  九月去北京旅游最好

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Discover a powerful yet peaceful method to learn English—not by trying harder, but by quieting the mind. In this video, I explore a deeper approach to language learning that goes beyond memorizing grammar rules. Inspired by the idea of stillness and awareness, you’ll learn how to become more present, reduce mental noise, and absorb English in a more natural, confident way. Perfect for A2 to B2 learners, and ideal for anyone who wants to learn English while feeling more calm, focused, and connected. Whether you're self-studying or in a classroom, this approach will transform the way you think about language learning.

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