I DON'T REALLY FEEL LIKE STEAK

The sentence "I don't really feel like steak" is used to express a personal preference or lack of desire for something at a particular moment. It’s a polite way to say you don’t want something.

For example:

I don't feel like going out tonight.
She doesn't feel like eating dessert.
We don’t really feel like watching a movie.

It is common in everyday conversation when making plans or discussing food, activities, or moods.

🧠 GRAMMAR (with examples)

Negative Present Simple with "don’t/doesn’t feel like"
- I don’t feel like eating steak.
- He doesn’t feel like working today.
Gerund after "feel like"
- I feel like cooking tonight.
- She doesn’t feel like dancing.
Making Suggestions
- Why don’t we try something else?
- Let’s get something lighter.
Future with "going to"
- We’re going to have something vegetarian.
- Are you going to choose the soup?
Modal Verbs
- You should try the pasta.
- We can look at the menu again.

📘 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

Feel – To experience an emotion or desire.
Steak – A thick slice of meat, usually beef.
Menu – A list of food available at a restaurant.
Option – A choice or alternative.
Light – Not heavy; easy to digest.
Appetizer – A small dish before the main meal.
Vegetarian – A person who does not eat meat.
Grilled – Cooked on a grill.
Soup – A liquid dish made from vegetables, meat, or fish.
Dish – A specific food item served as part of a meal.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

I don't really feel like that.
Let’s pick something else.
Do you feel like trying something new?
What do you feel like eating?
That sounds better.

📝 SENTENCES

Positive:

I feel like eating pasta tonight.
They feel like going out to dinner.

Negative:

I don’t really feel like steak.
She doesn’t feel like dessert.

Questions:

Do you feel like having steak?
What do you feel like eating?

Answers:

No, I don’t really feel like steak.
I feel like something light.

🗣️ CONVERSATION

Leo: So, are you going to order the steak?

Sophie: I don't really feel like steak. I had beef yesterday.

Leo: Oh, okay. What do you feel like eating?

Sophie: Maybe something lighter. I saw they have a grilled vegetable plate.

Leo: That sounds good. I might try the tomato soup.

Sophie: Perfect! Let’s ask the waiter.

📖 Long READING

Sophie and Leo are at a new restaurant in town. The waiter gives them the menu, and they start reading. Leo sees the steak special and says, “That looks amazing!” Sophie looks at it but shakes her head.

“I don’t really feel like steak today,” she says. “I had a big meal last night, and I want something light.”

Leo nods. “What do you feel like eating?”

Sophie smiles. “Maybe grilled vegetables or soup. Something simple.”

They look through the menu again. Sophie chooses a grilled vegetable plate, and Leo picks tomato soup with bread. They both enjoy their meal and feel happy with their choices.

Questions: