DESCRIBE AND SUGGEST FOOD

This topic is about how to describe food we like and dislike and how to make suggestions in everyday conversation. We use the present simple to talk about general preferences, and expressions like “How about…” or “Why don’t we…” to suggest ideas. This is helpful when choosing what to eat or planning meals with others.

Examples:

I like pasta, but I don’t like onions.
He loves spicy food.
Let’s eat something light.
How about some salad?

These expressions are used to express opinions and offer ideas politely.

🧠 GRAMMAR (with examples)

Present Simple for likes and dislikes
- I like apples.
- She doesn’t like fish.
Making suggestions
- How about trying something new?
- Why don’t we order Chinese food?
Modal Verbs
- We should eat more vegetables.
- You shouldn’t eat too much sugar.
- Can we go to a restaurant tonight?
Prepositions
- I prefer rice to pasta.
- Let’s eat at home.

📘 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

Delicious – Tastes very good.
Dislike – To not like something.
Spicy – Food with a strong, hot flavor.
Sweet – Food that has sugar or tastes sugary.
Healthy – Good for your body.
Prefer – To like something more than another thing.
Suggestion – An idea about what to do.
Meal – Food eaten at a specific time.
Dish – A specific type of prepared food.
Restaurant – A place where people go to eat.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

I really like...
I don’t like... very much.
How about ordering...
Let’s have...
That sounds good!

📝 SENTENCES

Positive:

I like grilled chicken.
We enjoy fresh fruit for breakfast.

Negative:

He doesn’t like mushrooms.
I don’t want anything too spicy.

Questions:

Do you like seafood?
What do you want for dinner?

Answers:

Yes, I do. I love it!
No, not really.

🗣️ CONVERSATION

Anna: What do you feel like eating tonight?

Carlos: I don’t really feel like pasta.

Anna: Me neither. How about having Peruvian food instead?

Carlos: That sounds great! I love ceviche.

Anna: And I love arroz chaufa. Let’s go to that place on the corner.

Carlos: Perfect. I’m getting hungry already!

📖 Long READING

Emily and her friend Tom were trying to decide what to eat for lunch. Tom said, “Let’s get hamburgers.” Emily shook her head and replied, “I don’t really feel like burgers today. How about something healthy?”

Tom thought for a moment and said, “What about sushi?” Emily smiled. “That’s a great idea! I love sushi.”

They went to a Japanese restaurant and ordered a variety of rolls. Emily chose salmon and avocado, while Tom picked spicy tuna. They both enjoyed their lunch and decided to come back next week.

Questions: