A1 · Beginner · Food and drink
Meat, fish and dairy
5 short A1 English scripts to practise how to meat, fish and dairy. Read one out loud, record yourself, listen back and try again.
Key phrase I don't eat…
Chicken or beef?
Chicken or beef, sir? Hmm. Is there fish? No fish? Okay. What about pork? No pork either, I'm guessing.
I'm sorry, I'm a bit difficult. I love meat, but not on a plane at six in the morning. Just the chicken, please, with extra rice. And a very big tea.
American English
Chicken or beef, sir? Hmm. Is there fish? No fish? Okay. What about pork? No pork either, I guess.
I'm sorry, I'm kind of difficult. I love meat, but not on a plane at six in the morning. Just the chicken, please, with extra rice. And a really big coffee.
Saturday at the butcher's
Hello, is that the butcher's? It's for Saturday. I need lamb for six people. Is it halal? Great. Also two packs of sausages, please, and some ham for the kids' sandwiches.
Oh, and salmon! My sister doesn't eat red meat. Sorry, I know. Yes, Saturday at ten. Thank you so much. Cheers!
American English
Hello, is this the butcher shop? It's for Saturday. I need lamb for six people. Is it halal? Great. Also two packages of sausage, please, and some ham for the kids' sandwiches.
Oh, and salmon! My sister doesn't eat red meat. Sorry, I know. Yes, Saturday at ten. Thank you so much. Have a good one!
Which shelf is mine?
Hi, I'm Lena, your new flatmate. Which shelf is mine? Sorry, I'm a bit fussy. I don't eat meat, and I only have oat milk. My yoghurt is plant-based too.
Is that a problem for the fridge? No? Brilliant. Oh, and please don't drink my oat milk. It looks like milk, but it's not. Trust me. Cheers!
American English
Hi, I'm Lena, your new roommate. Which shelf is mine? Sorry, I'm kind of picky. I don't eat meat, and I only have oat milk. My yogurt is plant-based too.
Is that a problem for the fridge? No? Awesome. Oh, and please don't drink my oat milk. It looks like milk, but it's not. Trust me. Thanks!
The list for Saturday
Shopping list, ready? Mince for the spaghetti, tuna for my sandwich and prawns for Saturday. Oh, and a steak for Dan. He wants it well done. I know, I know. It's a crime.
Last thing: not the cheap mince, please. Last time the spaghetti was sad. Thanks, you're a star!
American English
Grocery list, ready? Ground beef for the spaghetti, tuna for my sandwich and shrimp for Saturday. Oh, and a steak for Dan. He wants it well done. I know, I know. It's a crime.
Last thing: not the cheap ground beef, please. Last time the spaghetti was sad. Thanks, you're the best!
Less meat, more fun
Mum, guess what. We're going to cut down on meat. Not no meat, just less. Instead of beef, we cook beans on Mondays.
But we still buy free-range eggs, and I'm eating a slice of ham right now, to be honest. Don't tell Dad. He thinks I'm a hero.
American English
Mom, guess what. We're going to cut down on meat. Not no meat, just less. Instead of beef, we cook beans on Mondays.
But we still buy free-range eggs, and I'm having a slice of ham right now, to be honest. Don't tell Dad. He thinks I'm a hero.
Key words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| meat noun | the food we get from animals, like beef or lamb |
| chicken noun | a bird we eat, or its meat |
| beef noun | meat from a cow |
| fish noun | an animal from the sea or a river, or its meat |
| pork noun | meat from a pig |