Talking About Your Favorite Food in English | English Conversation Practice For Beginners

[0:00]hello everyone welcome to Easy English Talk my name is Sarah and I'm so happy you're here today and I'm Mike today we're gonna talk about something super fun can you guess what it is food that's right everyone loves food right it's one of the best things in life absolutely and you know what talking about food is one of the easiest ways to practice English it's a topic everyone can join in on that's so true when you meet someone new you can ask them about their favorite food it's a friendly question that makes people smile yeah it's much easier than talking about difficult topics food is simple fun and it helps you make friends so today we're going to teach you how to talk about your favorite food in English we'll use easy words and simple sentences and we'll also share some stories and fun phrases you can use anywhere at home at school or even when you travel to other countries all right let's start Mike what's your favorite food oh that's easy I love tacos I could eat tacos every single day and never get tired of them tacos really what kind of tacos do you like I like chicken tacos with cheese lettuce and a little bit of hot sauce the hot sauce makes it spicy and exciting that sounds delicious I can almost taste it right now for me my favorite food is fried rice fried rice that's a great choice why do you like fried rice I like it because it's warm filling and it reminds me of my grandmother she used to make it for me when I was little oh that's sweet see everyone when you talk about your favorite food always say why you like it that makes your answer more interesting exactly don't just say I like pizza say I like pizza because it's cheesy and makes me happy right let's practice together everyone listening repeat after us ready I love hamburgers because they're tasty I like soup because it's warm and cozy I enjoy fruit because it's fresh and healthy great job did you say them out loud speaking is important don't just listen practice speaking too yes the more you speak the better you get it's like riding a bike at first you might fall but soon you can ride easily perfect example Sarah now let's learn some useful words to describe food these words will help you sound more natural the first word is sweet sweet means it has sugar or tastes like sugar for example candy is sweet cake is sweet next is salty salty means it has salt chips are salty French fries are salty then we have spicy spicy means hot not hot like temperature but hot like it burns your mouth a little bit hot peppers are spicy another word is sour sour means it tastes sharp like lemons when you eat something sour your face might scrunch up like this haha I love that face we also have crispy crispy means something is hard and makes a crunching sound when you bite it like potato chips or fried chicken and soft soft is the opposite of crispy it's easy to chew bread is soft bananas are soft one more important word juicy juicy means it has a lot of liquid inside watermelon is juicy oranges are juicy let's practice using these words in sentences repeat after me this apple is sweet and juicy I like crispy bacon in the morning this lemon is too sour for me Mexican food is often spicy excellent now you can describe food like a pro you know Sarah food isn't just about taste it's also about memories you're so right food connects us to special moments in our lives when I eat fried rice I remember sitting in my grandmother's kitchen that's beautiful for me when I eat tacos I remember family dinners on Friday nights we would all sit together and talk and laugh see everyone food is more than just eating it's about family love and happy times exactly so when you talk about your favorite food in English you can also share a memory this makes your English more personal and real let's give some examples you can say I love pancakes because my dad makes them on weekends or ice cream reminds me of summer days at the beach or my mom's chicken soup makes me feel better when I'm sick these sentences are simple but powerful they tell a story they show emotion and that's what good English is all about it's not about using big fancy words it's about expressing yourself clearly and honestly absolutely now let's learn some phrases you can use when talking about food these are very useful in everyday conversation the first phrase is I'm a big fan of this means you really like something a lot for example I'm a big fan of Italian food next is I can't live without this is a fun way to say something is very important to you like I can't live without coffee in the morning another one is I'm craving this means you really want to eat something right now I'm craving chocolate means you really want chocolate at this moment let's practice these phrases everyone say with us I'm a big fan of pizza I can't live without rice I'm craving ice cream right now perfect these phrases make you sound natural and confident use them when you talk with friends now what about food you don't like how can we talk about that politely great question you don't want to be rude right so instead of saying I hate this you can say it's not really my thing that's much nicer or you can say I'm not a big fan of it for example I'm not a big fan of spicy food these phrases are soft and kind they show respect for other people's tastes yes because remember not everyone likes the same food and that's okay we're all different exactly you might love fish but your friend might not that doesn't make either of you wrong now let's talk about restaurants when you go to a restaurant what do you say good topic first when the waiter comes they might ask are you ready to order you can answer yes I'd like the chicken sandwich please or can I have the vegetable soup please notice we use please at the end this is very important please makes you sound polite and friendly right and if you wanna ask a question about the food you can say what's in this dish or is this very spicy and if you have a special request you can say can I have it without onions or could you add extra cheese let's practice a restaurant conversation I'll be the waiter and Mike you be the customer okay sounds good good evening are you ready to order yes I'd like the spaghetti please would you like anything to drink yes I'll have orange juice please perfect your food will be ready soon thank you see how easy that was just use simple polite sentences and you'll do great at any restaurant and don't worry about making mistakes even if you say something wrong people will understand the important thing is to try that's the spirit now let's learn some compliments when food tastes good how do you say that the easiest way is to say this is delicious delicious means very very good you can also say this tastes amazing or this is so good if someone cooks for you always thank them you can say thank you for the meal it was wonderful or simply everything was great thank you so much these small sentences make people happy they show you appreciate their effort yes because remember not everyone likes the same food and that's okay we're all different a simple thank you can make someone's whole day better so true now everyone let's play a fun game it's called describe the food I'll name a food and you describe it using the words we Learned today ready first one chocolate chocolate is sweet smooth and delicious it makes me happy perfect next one potato chips potato chips are crispy salty and crunchy they're a great snack excellent how about lemon lemons are sour juicy and yellow they make your face scrunch up like this haha I love that face see everyone this is a fun way to practice you can play this game with friends or family just pick any food and describe it use words like sweet salty spicy crispy soft and juicy it's easy and fun now let's talk about healthy food versus junk food do you know these words healthy food is good for your body it gives you energy and keeps you strong like vegetables fruits fish and nuts junk food is food that tastes good but isn't very healthy like candy soda chips and fast food it's okay to eat sometimes but not every day right right balance is important you can enjoy both healthy food and treats just don't eat too much junk food exactly your body needs good food to work well think of your body like a car a car needs good fuel to run properly that's a great comparison so feed your body good fuel eat fruits vegetables whole grains and protein but it's also okay to have pizza or ice cream sometimes life is about enjoyment too absolutely don't be too strict with yourself enjoy your favorite foods and be happy now let's learn some fun expressions about food in English we have many sayings that use food words yes for example piece of cake this doesn't mean actual cake it means something is very easy like that test was a piece of cake it means the test was easy another one is spill the beans this means to tell a secret come on spill the beans what happened here's another cool as a cucumber this means someone is very calm and relaxed she stayed cool as a cucumber during the interview and in a pickle means you're in trouble or a difficult situation I'm in a pickle I lost my keys these expressions are fun and make your English sound more natural native speakers use them all the time but remember don't worry if you don't understand them all right away just learn a few at a time exactly start with one or two use them when you can soon they'll become natural for you now Sarah have you ever tried food from other countries yes I love trying new foods I've had sushi from Japan curry from India pasta from Italy and tacos from Mexico that's awesome trying food from other cultures is a great way to learn about the world absolutely food tells you a lot about a country's history and traditions when you travel always try the local food it's one of the best parts of visiting a new place and when you try new food you can describe it in English use all the words we Learned today right you can say I tried Thai food yesterday it was spicy but delicious or I ate fish and chips in London it was crispy and salty see how easy it is just use simple sentences and descriptive words now let's talk about cooking do you like to cook Mike I do I'm not a great cook but I enjoy making simple meals I can make eggs sandwiches and pasta that's great cooking is a wonderful skill and it's another way to practice English how so well you can read recipes in English recipes teach you action words like chop mix bake and fry oh that's smart so while you're learning to cook you're also learning English words exactly let's learn some basic cooking words right now great idea first word is chop chop means to cut something into small pieces like chopping vegetables next mix mix means to combine things together like mixing flour and eggs then boil boil means to heat water until it bubbles we boil water for pasta or tea another word fry fry means to cook something in hot oil like frying eggs or chicken and bake bake means to cook something in the oven like baking bread or cookies let's make a simple sentence first I chop the onions then I fry them in oil perfect see how easy that is you can describe cooking step by step and if you watch cooking videos in English you'll learn even more it's fun and educational that's a great tip YouTube has thousands of cooking videos watch and learn now everyone listening I have a question for you what's your comfort food oh good question comfort food is food that makes you feel safe and happy it's usually something from your childhood for me comfort food is tomato soup with grilled cheese it reminds me of being a kid that sounds cozy my comfort food is macaroni and cheese warm cheesy and perfect on a cold day hmm I love that too comfort food is special because it's not just about taste it's about feelings exactly it makes you feel loved and cared for like a warm hug in food form what a beautiful way to say it so everyone think about your comfort food what is it why does it make you happy and then try to describe it in English use the words and phrases we Learned today you could say my comfort food is hot chocolate because it makes me feel warm inside or rice porridge is my comfort food my mom made it when I was sick these simple sentences tell a story they show who you are and what you value and that's what makes language learning beautiful you're not just learning words you're learning to share yourself with others beautifully said Mike now let's do a quick review of everything we Learned today great idea first we Learned how to talk about our favorite food always say why you like it we Learned describing words sweet salty spicy sour crispy soft and juicy we Learned useful phrases like I'm a big fan of I can't live without and I'm craving we Learned how to be polite when talking about food we don't like it's not really my thing or I'm not a big fan of it we Learned how to order food at a restaurant using I like and can I have we Learned how to give compliments this is delicious and thank you for the meal we Learned fun expressions like piece of cake and spill the beans and we Learned some cooking words chop mix boil fry and bake wow that's a lot of useful information you should be proud of yourself for learning all of this yes every word you learn is progress every sentence you speak is success now before we finish I wanna give you some homework don't worry it's fun homework your homework is to talk about food with someone this week use English if you can ask them what's your favorite food and tell them yours practice the phrases we Learned and if you're alone you can practice by yourself use your English whenever you can talk to the mirror describe what you eat for breakfast lunch and dinner this might feel silly at first but it really works the more you practice speaking the more confident you become exactly confidence is the key to learning English don't be afraid to make mistakes mistakes are normal even we make mistakes sometimes what matters is that you keep trying remember learning a language is like cooking sometimes you burn the food sometimes it's perfect but every time you learn something new I love that keep practicing keep learning and keep enjoying the journey before we say goodbye let's do a final practice together everyone repeat these sentences with us my favorite food is pizza because it's cheesy and delicious I'm a big fan of ice cream I love cooking with my family this cake is sweet and tasty thank you for the wonderful meal perfect you sound great keep practicing these sentences every day and remember food is one of the best topics for practicing English it's fun easy and everyone can join in so the next time you eat something delicious describe it in English talk about the taste the smell the memories it brings share your favorite foods with friends ask them about theirs have conversations about cooking and restaurants language learning happens in small moments every conversation counts every word matters so don't wait for the perfect moment start now start today use your English whenever you can we believe in you you can do this keep practicing stay positive and enjoy the process thank you so much for listening to easy English talk today we hope you Learned something useful if you enjoyed this podcast please share it with your friends who are learning English too and remember learning English is a journey be patient with yourself celebrate small victories until next time this is Sarah and Mike keep practicing keep smiling and keep talking about the food you love