Listening and Speaking A1: Talking About Favorite Foods

Talking About Food

Food is a universal topic that brings people together. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to talk about your favorite foods, explore delicious vocabulary, and practice dialogues about meals and preferences. Let’s dive in!

🔑 Vocabulary for Talking About Food

Let’s learn some simple words and phrases about food.
Listen and repeat aloud to improve your pronunciation! 🗣️

🥗 Food Categories:🍞 Bread: A common food made from flour and water.
🥩 Meat (chicken, beef, pork): Food from animals.
🐟 Fish/Seafood: Food from the sea.
🥦 Vegetables (carrot, broccoli, spinach): Healthy food from plants.
🍎 Fruits (apple, banana, orange): Sweet or sour food from trees.
🍝 Pasta: Noodles made from wheat.
🍕 Pizza: A round bread with toppings and cheese.
🍚 Rice: Small grains of food.
🍟 French fries: Fried pieces of potato.
🍔 Burgers: Sandwiches with meat and fillings.
🌮 Tacos: Mexican food with a folded tortilla.
🍳 Eggs: Food from chickens, cooked in many ways.
🌭 Hot dogs: Sausage in a bun.

🍹 Beverages:

☕ Coffee: A hot drink made from coffee beans.
🍵 Tea: A hot drink made from tea leaves.
🥤 Soda/Soft drinks: Cold, fizzy drinks.
💧 Water (still/sparkling): Clear water, plain or bubbly.
🧃 Juice (orange, apple, cranberry): A sweet drink made from fruit.
🥛 Milk: A white drink from cows.
🍹 Smoothie: A cold drink made from blended fruit and ice.

🍰 Desserts:

🍦 Ice cream: A cold, sweet treat made of cream.
🍰 Cake: A sweet baked food, often for celebrations.
🍪 Cookies: Small, sweet baked snacks.
🍮 Pudding: A soft, sweet dessert.
🥧 Pie: A dish with a crust and a sweet filling.
🍩 Donuts: Fried dough with a hole in the middle.
🧁 Cupcakes: Small cakes with frosting.
🍫 Chocolate: A sweet food made from cocoa.

🛠️ Key Phrases:

“Can I see the menu, please?” – Ask to look at the list of food and drinks.
“I’d like to order…” – Say what you want to eat or drink.
“Can I have…?” – Ask for a specific food or drink.
“Still or sparkling water?” – Ask if you want plain or bubbly water.
“How long will it take?” – Ask how much time you must wait for your food.
“Can I get the bill, please?” – Ask for the check when you want to pay.
“What’s the special of the day?” – Ask what food is the restaurant’s feature today.
“Can I have this to-go, please?” – Ask to take your food with you.
“Can I substitute this for that?” – Ask if you can change one part of the dish.
“Do you have any vegetarian/vegan options?” – Ask if there are dishes without meat or animal products.
“I’m allergic to… Can you make sure it’s not in the dish?” – Tell the staff about your allergy and ask for safe food.