THE CHIPS ARE A BIT TOO SALTY, DON’T YOU THINK?

When we eat something, we often have opinions about its taste. Some foods can be too salty, too sweet, or just right. In this topic, we learn how to express our thoughts about food politely using questions and adjectives like “a bit too...” or “just right.”

This lesson includes grammar points like present simple, past simple, future with will/going to, modal verbs, comparatives and superlatives, frequency adverbs, and prepositions. You’ll also expand your food-related vocabulary and practice how to talk about preferences and flavors.

The chips are a bit too salty, don’t you think?
He usually prefers less salt in his food.
Next time, we’ll ask for less salt.

📚 GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple:

I think these chips are salty.
He doesn’t like salty snacks.

2. Present Continuous:

We’re eating chips right now.
She’s adding more salt to her meal.

3. Past Simple:

They ordered salty chips yesterday.
I didn’t enjoy the salty taste.

4. Future (Will / Going to):

I will ask for unsalted chips next time.
We’re going to try a different brand.

5. Modal Verbs:

You should try them without salt.
You mustn’t eat too much salt.
Can I have some water? These are salty.

6. Comparatives and Superlatives:

These chips are saltier than the ones at home.
This is the saltiest snack I’ve ever had.

7. Adverbs of Frequency:

I often eat chips as a snack.
She rarely eats salty food.

🧠 VOCABULARY

Chips – thin slices of potato that are fried or baked.
Salty – having a strong taste of salt.
Snack – a small portion of food between meals.
Flavor – how something tastes.
Crunchy – making a noise when you chew.
Too much – more than is good or needed.
Brand – a type of product made by a company.
Prefer – to like something more than another thing.
Seasoning – salt, pepper, or spices added to food.
Unsalted – without salt.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

The chips are a bit too salty.
Don’t you think they need less salt?
I prefer them with less seasoning.
Let’s try a different brand next time.
They taste okay, but they’re too salty for me.

🗣️ SENTENCES

Positive:

I like salty snacks.
These chips are tasty.

Negative:

They are too salty for my liking.
He doesn’t enjoy salty foods.

Questions:

Do you think the chips are too salty?
Would you like some unsalted chips?

Answers:

Yes, they’re a bit too salty.
No, I like them this way.

🗨️ CONVERSATION

Anna: Want some chips?

Leo: Hmm... okay. tastes Oh! These are a bit too salty, don’t you think?

Anna: Yeah, I noticed that too. Maybe they used too much salt this time.

Leo: I usually like salty snacks, but this is too much.

Anna: Next time, we should get the unsalted ones.

Leo: Good idea. Or we can make our own at home!

Anna: Yes! That way we can control the flavor.

📖 READING

During their lunch break, Marcus and Julia shared a bag of chips. Marcus took one bite and said, “The chips are a bit too salty, don’t you think?” Julia agreed and reached for her bottle of water. They both liked the crunchiness but decided not to finish the bag. Marcus said, “Next time, let’s bring our own snacks.” Julia smiled and said, “I’ll make homemade ones with herbs instead of salt.” They both laughed and started planning their next lunch break.

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