THE LEMON PIE IS VERY SOUR, BUT I KIND OF LIKE IT

Sometimes we try new flavors that surprise us. Sour is a strong taste that not everyone likes, but some people enjoy it. In this lesson, we talk about how to express mixed feelings and unexpected preferences. We use phrases like “kind of like” and “very + adjective” to describe our opinions.

You will also review grammar such as present simple, past simple, future with will/going to, modal verbs, comparatives and superlatives, adverbs of frequency, and prepositions. You’ll learn food vocabulary and how to talk about flavors in a polite and fun way.

The lemon pie is very sour, but I kind of like it.
He usually avoids sour food, but he tried the lemon pie.
Next time, I will order it again!

📚 GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple:

I like sweet desserts.
She doesn’t usually eat sour foods.

2. Present Continuous:

I’m eating lemon pie right now.
They are trying new desserts at the party.

3. Past Simple:

He tried lemon pie for the first time.
I didn’t expect to like it.

4. Future (Will / Going to):

I will try the sour pie next time.
She’s going to bake another lemon pie.

5. Modal Verbs:

You should give it a try.
You mustn’t judge before tasting.
Can I try a small piece?

6. Comparatives and Superlatives:

This pie is more sour than the one I had last week.
It’s the sourest dessert on the menu.

7. Adverbs of Frequency:

I rarely eat sour food.
She often adds lemon to her recipes.

🧠 VOCABULARY

Lemon – a yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste.
Pie – a baked dessert with a crust and filling.
Sour – a strong, tangy taste.
Kind of – somewhat; a little.
Flavor – how food tastes.
Crust – the outer layer of pie or bread.
Unexpected – not planned or predicted.
Slice – a piece cut from a whole.
Try – to taste something for the first time.
Surprise – something that is not expected.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

It’s very sour, but I kind of like it.
This has a strong flavor.
I wasn’t expecting to like it.
It’s different, but interesting.
It’s not sweet, but it’s refreshing.

🗣️ SENTENCES

Positive:

I like the lemon flavor.
The sour taste is actually nice.

Negative:

This pie is too sour for me.
He doesn’t enjoy sour desserts.

Questions:

Do you like sour flavors?
Is the pie too sour for your taste?

Answers:

Yes, it’s sour, but I kind of like it.
No, I prefer sweet desserts.

🗨️ CONVERSATION

Nina: Hey, want to try the lemon pie?

Carlos: Hmm, I’m not sure. I don’t usually like sour things.

Nina: Just try a small slice. It’s very sour, but I kind of like it.

Carlos: Okay… tastes Wow, it is sour!

Nina: I told you! But it’s also refreshing, right?

Carlos: Yeah, you’re right. I think I like it more than I expected.

Nina: Sometimes trying something new is a good surprise.

📖 READING

At the picnic, Laura brought a homemade lemon pie. It had a golden crust and bright yellow filling. When people tasted it, they were surprised by how sour it was. Some said it was too strong, but others said it was fresh and exciting. Laura smiled and said, “I know it’s not for everyone, but I like strong flavors.” Her friend Ben said, “I didn’t think I would like it, but I kind of do!” They all talked about their favorite desserts and tried other things too.

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