Talking about food – Conversation for beginners

Talking about food – Conversation for beginners

This beginner-friendly dialogue shows a real conversation between two friends discussing food. Emma feels hungry and talks about light meals, while David craves pizza. They compare favorite dishes, share cooking habits, and plan a fun meal together. The sentences are short, simple, and easy for English learners to use in real life.

Character Introduction:
Emma – A cheerful college student who enjoys trying different foods and loves cooking simple dishes at home.

David – A friendly young professional who prefers pizza, likes sharing meals, and enjoys casual conversations about food.

Conversation Script

Emma
Hi David, have you had lunch yet?
David
Hello Emma, no, I haven’t had lunch yet.
Emma
I am feeling hungry, maybe I’ll eat something light.
David
I feel like having pizza today, it sounds good.
Emma
Do you like pizza or pasta more?
David
Pizza is my favorite food, especially with cheese.
Emma
I enjoy thin crust pizza, it feels lighter.
David
Thin crust is nice, but I love extra cheese.
Emma
Cheese pizza is tasty too, I like both.
David
Maybe we can order both and share.
Emma
Do you cook at home sometimes?
David
Yes, I cook sometimes, but only simple dishes.
Emma
I usually make pasta with tomato sauce.
David
My best dish is fried rice with vegetables.
Emma
It’s easy and everyone likes it.
David
Wow, your pasta sounds delicious, I want to try it.
Emma
If you visit, I can make it for you.
David
Sure, I will bring chocolate brownies for dessert.
Emma
But you must bring dessert, okay?
David
Great! It will be fun to eat together.

Powerful english phrases to improve your speaking

1) Hungry — wanting to eat food.
Example 1: I feel hungry after playing for an hour.
Example 2: She became hungry while waiting for lunch.

2) Light food — food that is easy to eat and not heavy.
Example 1: I prefer light food in the evening.
Example 2: He ordered light food because his stomach felt upset.

3) Pizza — a round flat bread with toppings like cheese or vegetables.
Example 1: We shared a hot pizza after class.
Example 2: She made pizza for her family at home.

4) Thin crust — a pizza with a thin and crispy base.
Example 1: I like thin crust because it is crunchy.
Example 2: They served thin crust pizza at the party.

5) Extra cheese — adding more cheese than normal.
Example 1: He asked for extra cheese on his sandwich.
Example 2: She loves pasta with extra cheese on top.

6) Cook at home — preparing food in your own kitchen.
Example 1: We cook at home to save money.
Example 2: My mother likes to cook at home every day.

7) Best dish — the most delicious or favorite meal someone makes.
Example 1: My father’s best dish is vegetable soup.
Example 2: Everyone loves her best dish at family dinners.

8) Delicious — very tasty and enjoyable to eat.
Example 1: The fresh fruit tasted delicious.
Example 2: This cake is soft and delicious.

9) Dessert — sweet food eaten after the main meal.
Example 1: She ordered pudding for dessert.
Example 2: We had sweet fruit as dessert.

10) Fun to eat together — enjoying meals with other people.
Example 1: It is fun to eat together during festivals.
Example 2: Lunch becomes fun to eat together with family.

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Easy english sentences for better fluency :

Base sentenceNew way to sayReal-Life example sentence
I feel likeI want toI want to take a short break.
I’m in the mood forI’m in the mood for some tea.
I feel like doingI feel like doing something fun today.
I’m thinking ofI’m thinking of watching a movie.
I’d like toI’d like to learn something new.
I feel the urge toI feel the urge to call my friend.
I have a desire toI have a desire to travel more.
I like bothI like them bothI like them both equally.
Both are good for meBoth are good for me in their own way.
I enjoy bothI enjoy both reading and writing.
I like each of themI like each of them for different reasons.
I’m fine with eitherI’m fine with either option.
I don’t mind eitherI don’t mind either choice.
I like both choicesI like both choices you suggested.
I usuallyI normallyI normally wake up early.
I oftenI often go for a walk in the evening.
Most of the time IMost of the time I work from home.
I generallyI generally drink tea in the morning.
I tend toI tend to sleep late on weekends.
As a habit, IAs a habit, I read before bed.
In my routine, IIn my routine, I exercise every day.