I DIDN’T ENJOY THE TOMATO SOUP. IT WAS TOO SALTY

 This topic helps you express opinions about food and describe flavors using adjectives like salty, and the past simple tense. You will also learn how to politely say you didn’t like something and talk about past experiences with food.

Examples:

• I didn’t enjoy the tomato soup. It was too salty.

• The pasta was too spicy for me.

• He didn’t like the chicken because it was dry.

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📘 GRAMMAR

1. Past Simple (Negative and Affirmative):

• I didn’t enjoy the soup.

• She cooked tomato soup yesterday.

2. Past Simple Questions:

• Did you like the soup? – No, it was too salty.

• Did they eat all the soup? – Yes, they did.

3. Adjectives with "too":

• It was too salty.

• The food was too spicy.

4. Present Simple:

• I like soup with vegetables.

• Tomato soup tastes better with less salt.

5. Present Continuous:

• I’m eating soup right now.

• She is cooking tomato soup.

6. Future (Will / Going to):

• I will try a different soup next time.

• We are going to cook chicken soup tomorrow.

7. Modal Verbs:

• You shouldn’t add too much salt.

• You can make your own soup.

• You must not forget to taste the soup before serving.

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📗 VOCABULARY (10 Words)

1. Salty – having too much salt

2. Soup – a liquid food made with vegetables or meat

3. Spicy – having a strong flavor from spices

4. Bland – having little flavor or taste

5. Delicious – very tasty and good

6. Taste – the flavor of food or drink

7. Flavor – the way food or drink tastes

8. Broth – a clear soup made from meat or vegetables

9. Salt – a white seasoning used in cooking

10. Dish – a prepared type of food

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• It was too salty for me.

• I didn’t enjoy that dish.

• I prefer soup with less salt.

• Do you want to try the soup?

• The flavor was strong.

• Let’s cook something else next time.

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📋 SENTENCES

Positive:

• She liked the soup.

• The soup tasted good with bread.

Negative:

• I didn’t enjoy the tomato soup.

• They didn’t eat the soup because it was salty.

Questions:

• Did you like the soup?

• Was it too salty for you?

Answers:

• Yes, but it needed more flavor.

• No, it was too salty for me.

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🗣️ CONVERSATION

Ana: Did you try the tomato soup?

Luis: Yes, I did. I didn’t enjoy it.

Ana: Oh really? Why not?

Luis: It was too salty for me.

Ana: That’s too bad. I liked it, but I added some bread.

Luis: Maybe I’ll try it again with bread next time.

Ana: Good idea! Bread helps with salty food.

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📖 READING

A Salty Soup Experience

Yesterday, Mateo had lunch at a small restaurant. He ordered tomato soup. It looked nice and warm. But when he tasted it, it was too salty. Mateo drank water after every spoonful. He didn’t finish the bowl. Next time, he said, he will order something different. Maybe chicken soup or salad.

Questions:

1. Where did Mateo eat lunch?

2. What did he order?

3. How did the soup taste?

4. Did he finish the soup?

5. What will he order next time?

Answers:

1. At a small restaurant.

2. Tomato soup.

3. It was too salty.

4. No, he didn’t.

5. Chicken soup or salad.