A1 · Beginner · Food and drink
Food you like and don't like
6 short A1 English scripts to practise how to food you like and don't like. Read one out loud, record yourself, listen back and try again.
Key phrase I'm crazy about…
Science with crisps
Mum, I'm doing a taste test for school. The crisps are salty. The lemon is sour. The chocolate is sweet, and the coffee is bitter.
Everything is tasty, except the lemon. And the coffee. And the... no, the crisps are great. Can I eat the crisps? It's for science.
American English
Mom, I'm doing a taste test for school. The chips are salty. The lemon is sour. The chocolate is sweet, and the coffee is bitter.
Everything is tasty, except the lemon. And the coffee. And the... no, the chips are great. Can I eat the chips? It's for science.
Starving, again
Are you hungry? I'm starving! What's your favourite food? Mine is rice with chicken, like my mum makes.
Oh, look, a kebab shop! I know, we had a big lunch an hour ago. I thought I was full. But I'm hungry again. Come on, one kebab. Just one.
American English
Are you hungry? I'm starving! What's your favorite food? Mine is rice with chicken, like my mom makes.
Oh, look, a kebab place! I know, we had a big lunch an hour ago. I thought I was full. But I'm hungry again. Come on, one kebab. Just one.
First date, honest answers
So, do you like sushi? Honestly, I'm not a fan of fish. I know. It's not my thing.
But I'm crazy about pizza. Pineapple pizza! Don't look at me like that. I can't stand people who say pineapple is wrong. Okay, we can share a normal one. It's only our first date.
American English
So, do you like sushi? Honestly, I'm not a fan of fish. I know. It's not my thing.
But I'm crazy about pizza. Pineapple pizza! Don't look at me like that. I can't stand people who say pineapple is wrong. Okay, we can split a normal one. It's only our first date.
Whose is this?
Whose is this? It's been in the fridge since March! Smell it. No, you smell it.
Okay, I'll smell it. Yuck! That's disgusting. Taste it? No way. You taste it. No? Nobody? Right. Into the bin. And Jamie, if it's yours, I'm sorry. It was already dead.
American English
Whose is this? It's been in the fridge since March! Smell it. No, you smell it.
Okay, I'll smell it. Yuck! That's disgusting. Taste it? No way. You taste it. No? Nobody? Right. Into the trash. And Jamie, if it's yours, I'm sorry. It was already dead.
Dinner with the host family
Thank you for dinner. Fish for breakfast? Interesting. I don't mind, really. In my country, we eat cheese and olives.
I'm not a picky eater, I promise. I'd rather eat the fish than say no. And I'm sure I'll get used to it. Can I have more tea?
American English
Thanks for dinner. Pancakes for dinner? Interesting. I don't mind, really. In my country, we eat cheese and olives for breakfast.
I'm not a picky eater, I promise. I'd rather eat the pancakes than say no. And I'm sure I'll get used to it. Can I have more coffee?
Nan always wins
Try this chip, Zeynep. It's crunchy outside and soft inside. Now dip it in the sauce. Creamy, right? A bit greasy, but who cares? It's a festival!
The burger doesn't taste like beef, though. It tastes like cardboard. Anyway, I'm full. And Nan is cooking tonight. She'll say, "Have a second helping." I'll say, "I'm full." She'll say, "Rubbish." She always wins.
American English
Try this fry, Zeynep. It's crunchy outside and soft inside. Now dip it in the sauce. Creamy, right? A bit greasy, but who cares? It's a festival!
The burger doesn't taste like beef, though. It tastes like cardboard. Anyway, I'm full. And Grandma is cooking tonight. She'll say, "Have seconds." I'll say, "I'm full." She'll say, "Nonsense." She always wins.
Key words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tasty adjective | with a good taste |
| sweet adjective | tasting of sugar |
| sour adjective | with a sharp taste, like a lemon |
| salty adjective | with a lot of salt |
| bitter adjective | with a strong, sharp taste, like black coffee |