DO YOU WANT YOUR EGGS FRIED OR SCRAMBLED?

Eggs are a popular food around the world. People eat eggs for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner. There are many ways to cook them: fried, scrambled, boiled, or poached. In this lesson, we will focus on two popular ways: fried and scrambled.

I want my eggs fried with a little salt.
She likes her eggs scrambled with cheese.
We don’t eat fried eggs every day.

Learning how to describe your food preferences helps you order food at restaurants, cook at home, and talk about healthy choices.

📚 GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple (for preferences):

I want scrambled eggs.
He doesn’t like fried eggs.
Do you want your eggs soft or hard?

2. Present Continuous (for current actions):

She is cooking scrambled eggs now.
I’m frying two eggs for breakfast.

3. Past Simple (for past experiences):

We had fried eggs yesterday.
He didn’t enjoy the scrambled ones.

4. Future (Will / Going to):

I will make scrambled eggs for you.
She is going to fry some eggs.

5. Modals (can/can’t, should/shouldn’t, must/mustn’t):

You can cook them with butter or oil.
You shouldn’t add too much salt.

6. Adverbs of Frequency:

I usually eat scrambled eggs.
He sometimes fries his eggs.

🧠 VOCABULARY

Fried – cooked in hot oil.
Scrambled – mixed and cooked while stirring.
Boiled – cooked in hot water.
Poached – cooked in water without the shell.
Yolk – the yellow part of the egg.
Whisk – to mix quickly.
Pan – a flat cooking tool.
Oil – used for frying.
Salt – a common seasoning.
Protein – nutrient found in eggs.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Do you want them fried or scrambled?
I prefer scrambled eggs.
Can I get them with toast?
Add a little cheese, please.
No oil, if possible.
How do you like your eggs?

🗣️ SENTENCES

Positive:

I like scrambled eggs with cheese.
He always fries two eggs in the morning.

Negative:

I don’t want fried eggs today.
She doesn’t eat eggs for breakfast.

Questions:

Do you want your eggs fried?
How do you cook your eggs?

Answers:

Yes, I do. I like them fried.
No, I prefer them scrambled.

🗨️ CONVERSATION

Waiter: Good morning! How would you like your eggs?

Mark: I’d like them scrambled, please.

Waiter: Sure. Would you like anything with them?

Mark: Yes, some toast and orange juice.

Waiter: Do you want cheese in your scrambled eggs?

Mark: Yes, that sounds great. But no salt, please.

Waiter: No problem. Anything else?

Mark: That’s all, thank you.

Waiter: Your breakfast will be ready soon.

📖 READING

Eggs are one of the most common foods in the world. They are full of protein and are easy to cook. Many people eat eggs for breakfast. You can fry them, boil them, or scramble them. Scrambled eggs are soft and creamy. Fried eggs have a crispy edge. Some people eat eggs with toast, cheese, or vegetables. Eggs are fast to cook and can be healthy when prepared with care. You can add spices or herbs to make them tastier. It is important not to use too much oil or salt.

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