WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU MADE DINNER FOR YOURSELF?

 This question asks about the past — specifically, the last time you cooked your own dinner. It is useful for talking about routines, food, meals, time, and daily life.

We often make dinner when we are alone, when we want to try a new recipe, or when we want something quick and easy.

📌 Examples:

• I made dinner for myself last night.

• The last time I made dinner was two days ago.

• I don’t usually cook dinner, but I can make pasta.

• I’m making dinner now — it’s spaghetti!

• I will make dinner tomorrow because my family is busy.

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🟦 GRAMMAR (with examples)

✅ Past Simple (to answer the main question)

• I made dinner last Friday.

• She cooked a salad and some rice.

• We didn’t make dinner yesterday.

• Did you make dinner last night?

✅ Present Simple (to talk about routine)

• I make dinner on weekends.

• He doesn’t make dinner often.

• Do you make dinner every day?

✅ Present Continuous (to talk about now)

• I am making dinner now.

• She is not making dinner.

✅ Future (will / going to)

• I will make dinner tonight.

• We are going to make dinner together.

✅ Modal Verbs (can, should, must)

• I can make eggs and toast.

• You should cook something healthy.

• We must clean the kitchen after dinner.

✅ Frequency Adverbs

• I sometimes make dinner.

• He never makes dinner.

• We always eat dinner at home.

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🟨 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Dinner – The main meal in the evening.

2. Cook – To prepare food using heat.

3. Recipe – Instructions for making food.

4. Boil – To cook in hot water.

5. Fry – To cook food in oil.

6. Vegetables – Plants like carrots, tomatoes, or broccoli.

7. Pan – A metal container used to fry or cook food.

8. Meal – Food eaten at a specific time (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

9. Microwave – A machine that heats food quickly.

10. Leftovers – Food you didn’t finish and keep for later.

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🟧 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I made dinner by myself.

• It was easy to cook.

• I followed a simple recipe.

• Dinner was delicious!

• I usually eat out, but I cooked at home.

• I can’t cook very well, but I try.

• I’m going to make something quick.

• Next time, I’ll cook for my family.

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🟪 SENTENCES

Positive:

• I made dinner for myself yesterday.

• She makes dinner every Sunday.

• We are making dinner together now.

• I will make dinner tonight.

• He can cook very well.

Negative:

• I didn’t make dinner last night.

• He doesn’t cook often.

• I am not making dinner right now.

• We won’t make dinner tomorrow.

• They can’t cook pasta.

Questions:

• When was the last time you made dinner for yourself?

• Did you make dinner yesterday?

• Do you often make your own dinner?

• Are you making dinner now?

• What will you cook for dinner tomorrow?

Answers:

• I made dinner last night.

• No, I didn’t cook yesterday.

• Yes, I cook dinner every day.

• No, I’m not cooking right now.

• I will make soup and rice tomorrow.

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🗨️ CONVERSATION

Emma: Hey, when was the last time you made dinner for yourself?
Leo: Last weekend. I made pasta and salad.
Emma: That sounds nice! I made dinner yesterday. It was chicken with vegetables.
Leo: Cool! Do you often cook your own dinner?
Emma: Sometimes. I usually eat with my family. And you?
Leo: I eat alone on Fridays, so I cook something simple.
Emma: What are you making for dinner tonight?
Leo: I’m going to make soup. It’s easy and warm.
Emma: Great! I will just heat some leftovers.
Leo: That’s a good idea too. We must eat well, right?
Emma: Yes, and we should try new recipes sometimes!

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📖 READING

"Cooking for Myself"

Last Saturday, Olivia stayed home alone. Her parents went to visit her grandparents. In the evening, she was hungry. She opened the fridge and found rice, eggs, and vegetables. She decided to make dinner for herself.

First, she boiled the rice. Then, she fried the eggs and cooked the vegetables in a pan. She made a healthy and tasty dinner in only 20 minutes. After dinner, she cleaned the kitchen and saved some food for the next day.

She felt happy and proud. It was the first time she made dinner alone. Now, Olivia wants to learn more recipes and cook more often.

Comprehension Questions:

1. Where were Olivia’s parents?
   → They were visiting her grandparents.

2. What did Olivia cook?
   → She cooked rice, eggs, and vegetables.

3. How long did it take her to make dinner?
   → It took 20 minutes.

4. What did she do after dinner?
   → She cleaned the kitchen and saved food.

5. Why was Olivia happy?
   → Because she made dinner by herself for the first time.