This episode of "Mr. English Channel" explores the topic of food, covering daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), snacks, favorite foods, and essential vocabulary for ordering in a restaurant, all presented in a conversational and engaging manner to aid English language learners.
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Hello everyone and welcome back to Mr.
English Channel where learning English
is easy and fun. I'm Emily.
>> Hello Emily. Hi everyone. It's great to
be here today. How are you Emily?
>> I'm doing great Paul. I'm a little
hungry though.
hungry. Ah, that is perfect for our
topic today.
>> Yes, it is. Today we are going to talk
about something delicious. We are
talking about food.
>> H my favorite topic. We will talk about
breakfast, lunch, dinner, and our
favorite foods. It will be fun.
>> It will. But first, a small message for
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Okay, Emily, you are hungry. Let's start
with the first meal of the day, breakfast.
breakfast.
>> Great idea. Breakfast is so important.
So, Paul, what do you eat for breakfast?
Hm. For breakfast, I like to have
something simple. I usually have bread
with cheese.
>> Oh, bread and cheese. That's nice. Do
you drink anything?
>> Yes, of course. I drink coffee. Black
coffee. No sugar.
>> Wow. Black coffee. Strong. I like
coffee, too, but with milk and a little sugar.
sugar.
Yes, I need the strong coffee in the
morning. What about you, Emily? What do
you eat for breakfast?
>> I like to have eggs. Scrambled eggs and toast.
toast.
>> Ah, eggs are a great breakfast. Very
healthy. Do you have juice?
>> Yes, I love orange juice. Fresh orange
juice is the best.
>> I agree. Orange juice is delicious.
Sometimes on the weekend I have a big breakfast.
breakfast.
>> Oh, a big weekend breakfast. What do you eat?
eat?
>> I eat pancakes with fruit like bananas
or strawberries.
>> M pancakes. That sounds so good. I love
pancakes, too, with a little honey.
>> Yes, honey is perfect with pancakes. So
good. So my breakfast is bread, cheese,
and coffee. Your breakfast is eggs,
toast, and orange juice.
>> Exactly. And sometimes if I am in a
hurry, I just eat a banana or an apple.
>> A piece of fruit is a good fast
breakfast. That's a very healthy choice.
>> Yes, fruit is always a good idea. Okay.
So, after breakfast, a few hours later,
it's time for lunch.
>> Lunch? Yes. In the middle of the day.
Are you a big lunch person, Emily?
>> Yes, I am. I get very hungry around 1:00
p.m. Lunch is my main meal.
>> Mine, too. I think for many people,
lunch is the big meal of the day. So,
tell me, what is a typical lunch for
you? Well, I like to have rice and
beans. It's a classic.
>> Oh, rice and beans are fantastic.
Very popular. What do you eat with the
rice and beans?
>> I usually have some chicken. Grilled
chicken and a big salad.
>> A salad. That's great. What is in your salad?
salad?
>> I like simple salads. Lettuce, tomato,
and cucumber with a little olive oil. M
that sounds very healthy and very
delicious. A perfect lunch.
>> Thank you. What about you, Paul? What do
you eat for lunch?
>> I also like chicken, but sometimes I
have fish. I love grilled fish with lemon.
lemon.
>> Oh, fish is a great choice. Very good
for you.
>> Yes, it is. And I also eat a lot of
vegetables. Carrots, broccoli. I love vegetables.
vegetables.
>> Me, too. Vegetables are so important.
They are full of vitamins.
>> Exactly. My mother always said, "Eat
your vegetables."
>> My mother, too. It's good advice. So,
for lunch, we have chicken or fish with
rice, beans, and a lot of salad and vegetables.
vegetables.
>> That's a great summary. A very balanced
meal. It gives you energy for the afternoon.
afternoon.
>> Yes, it does. Okay, the day continues.
It's the evening now. Time for dinner.
>> Dinner time. Is your dinner big or
small, Emily?
>> My dinner is usually small, lighter than
my lunch.
>> I see. That's a good idea. What do you
like to eat for dinner?
>> I often have soup. A vegetable soup is
warm and nice in the evening.
>> Soup is a wonderful dinner, especially
when it's a little cold. What kind of
vegetables are in your soup?
>> Carrots, potatoes, celery, many
different kinds. It's very easy to make.
>> That sounds lovely. I like soup, too.
Tomato soup is my favorite. Oh, I love
tomato soup with a piece of bread. It's perfect.
perfect.
>> Yes, exactly. Sometimes for dinner, I
have pasta. Oh,
Oh,
>> pasta. Everyone loves pasta. What kind
of pasta do you like?
>> I like spaghetti with tomato sauce. A
simple classic dish.
>> You can't go wrong with spaghetti. It's
always good. Do you put cheese on it?
>> Of course. Lots of cheese.
It makes it extra delicious.
>> I agree. Cheese makes everything better.
>> So true. What about on Friday nights? Do
you cook dinner on Fridays?
>> Good question.
On Fridays, I am often tired from the
week, so sometimes I order pizza.
>> Aha! Pizza night. I love pizza night.
What is your favorite pizza topping?
>> I like a simple pizza. Cheese and
tomato. A margarita pizza.
>> A classic choice. Very good. I'm a
little different. I like pepperoni on my pizza.
pizza.
Pepperoni is very popular. I understand.
Pizza is a great food for sharing with friends.
friends.
>> It is. It's a fun food. Okay. So, we
have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But
what about the time between the meals?
>> Ah, you mean snacks.
>> Yes, snacks. When you are a little
hungry, but it's not time for a full
meal. Do you eat snacks, Emily?
>> I do. I try to have healthy snacks. I
usually have a fruit like an apple or
maybe some yogurt.
>> An apple is a perfect snack. Yogurt is
great, too. Very good choices.
>> Thank you. What about you? What are your
go-to snacks?
>> I also like fruit. A banana is very easy
to eat, but sometimes I want something sweet.
sweet.
>> Me, too.
What do you eat?
>> I sometimes have a cookie or two
>> a cookie. I love cookies. Chocolate chip
cookies are my favorite.
Yes, chocolate chip. The best kind, but
just one or two. It's a treat.
>> Yes, a treat. Not every day. It's
important to have a balance. Healthy
food and sometimes a small treat.
>> I agree completely. Balance is key. So,
we have healthy foods like fruits and
vegetables. What are some of your
favorite fruits?
>> I love strawberries. They are red and
sweet. I also love watermelon in the
summer. It's so refreshing.
>> Oh, watermelon is amazing on a hot day.
So juicy.
I am a big fan of mango.
>> Mango is delicious. A very tropical
fruit. So sweet.
>> It is. And for vegetables, I really like
broccoli. I know some people don't like
it, but I think it's great.
>> I am with you, Paul. I like broccoli,
too. And I love carrots. They are sweet
and crunchy.
>> Carrots are great. Good for your eyes,
they say.
Yes, that's what they say. Okay, we
talked about food. Now, let's talk about drinks.
drinks.
>> An important part of any meal. We
mentioned coffee and juice for
breakfast. What do you drink during the day?
day?
>> I drink a lot of water. It's so
important to drink water. Yes, water is
number one. I always have a bottle of
water with me. It's so healthy.
>> It is. What about other drinks? Do you
like tea?
>> I do. Sometimes in the afternoon, I have
a cup of green tea. It's very calming.
>> Tea is very nice. I like herbal tea in
the evening before I go to sleep, like
chamomile tea.
Oh, that's very relaxing. What about
soda? Like cola or lemonade?
>> I drink soda sometimes, maybe at a party
or with a pizza, but not every day. It
has a lot of sugar.
>> That's a good point. It's a treat, like
cookies or cake. It's nice sometimes,
but water is better for everyday. >> Exactly.
>> Exactly.
Okay, Paul, now for a big question. Are
you ready?
>> I think so. What is it?
>> What is your all-time favorite food in
the whole world?
>> Wow, that is a big question.
My favorite food?
H, there are so many good foods.
>> I know it's hard to choose just one.
Okay. I think I think my favorite food
is my mom's lasagna.
>> A that's so sweet. Homemade food is
always the best.
>> It is. Her lasagna is just wow. It's so
delicious. I love it. What about you,
Emily? What is your favorite food?
>> My favorite food? H I think it is sushi.
Ooh, sushi. A very different choice.
That's interesting.
>> Yes, I love the fresh fish and the rice.
There are so many different kinds. It's
beautiful and it tastes so good.
>> I like sushi, too. It's very light and
healthy. That's a great choice.
>> Thank you. It's fun how we have
different favorite foods.
>> It is. Everyone has different tastes.
That makes food interesting.
>> That's so true. Now, Paul, I have an
idea. Let's pretend we are at a restaurant.
restaurant.
>> Ooh, a role play. I love it. Okay, where
are we?
>> We are at a nice, friendly restaurant. I
am the customer. You are the waiter.
>> Perfect. I can do that. I will be the
best waiter. Ready?
>> I'm ready.
Hello. Welcome to our restaurant. A
table for one.
>> Hello. Yes, a table for one, please.
>> Right this way. Here is your menu.
>> Thank you very much. M. Everything looks
so good.
>> Can I get you something to drink to start?
start?
>> Yes, please. Can I have a glass of
water, please?
>> Of course. One glass of water.
Are you ready to order your food or do
you need a minute?
>> I think I am ready. I would like the
grilled chicken with vegetables, please.
>> An excellent choice. The grilled chicken
is very popular. Anything else for you?
>> No, that's all for now. Thank you.
>> Great. Your food will be ready soon. Enjoy.
Enjoy.
>> Wow, Paul, you are a natural waiter.
laugh. Thank you. It was fun. But did
you see? It can be simple to order food.
>> Yes. Let's talk about that. When you
order, you can say I would like or can I have
have
>> Exactly. I would like the chicken or can
I have the soup, please? The word please
is very important. It's polite. very
important. And when the waiter asks,
"Are you ready to order?" you can say,
"Yes, I am." Or, "No, I need another
minute, please."
>> That's perfect. It shows how you can use
simple English in a real situation like
a restaurant.
>> It does, and it's not scary. People in
restaurants are usually very happy to
help you.
>> That's right. They want you to have a
good experience. So, it's okay if your
English is not perfect. Just smile and
be polite.
>> Great advice. A smile is a universal language.
language.
>> It is.
Wow, Emily. Talking about all this food
is making me hungry again.
>> Me, too. We talked about breakfast,
lunch, and dinner. We talked about
fruits, vegetables, and snacks,
>> and our favorite foods and how to order
at a restaurant. That was a lot of
delicious information.
>> It was food is such a fun topic because
everyone loves to eat. >> Exactly.
>> Exactly.
You can have great conversations with
people just by asking, "What is your
favorite food?"
That's a wonderful way to start a
conversation and make a new friend.
>> It is. And it's great practice for your
English. You can learn new words for
different foods.
>> Yes. Like lasagna and sushi.
Now we know each other's favorite foods.
>> We do. This was a really fun episode,
Emily. I enjoyed it.
>> I did too, Paul. I hope our listeners
are feeling hungry and ready to practice
their English.
>> I'm sure they are. Well, our time is
almost up for today.
>> Yes, it is. But before we go, we want to
say a big thank you for listening. Yes.
Thank you everyone. We hope you had fun
learning about food with us. Don't
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>> and we have a question for you. Please
leave a comment below and tell us what
is your favorite food.
>> Ooh, yes. We would love to read your
answers. It will be so interesting to
see what everyone likes to eat.
>> It will be great. Okay, that's all for
today. Until next time, keep practicing
>> and have fun learning English. Goodbye everyone.
everyone.
>> Bye. See you next time. [Music]
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