English discussion questions: Food

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Question 1: What is your favourite meal? Why?

Question 2: Which traditional food would you recommend to a visitor to your country? Why?

Question 3: Which is more important: how nutritious food is, or how it tastes? Why?

Question 4: Have you ever tried any interesting food from a different country? Did you like it?

Question 5: What were your favourite foods when you were a child? Do you still like them now?

English vocabulary: Food

Try using these words to express yourself naturally in English conversations about food.

(Noun) The taste of something.

Example: This dish has a rich flavour. I love it!
(Adjective) Healthy and good for the body.

Example: Vegetables are generally very nutritious.
(Noun) How food feels in your mouth.

Example: Tofu has a very soft texture.
(Noun) The amount of food served for one person.

Example: I am so full. The portions at this restaurant are huge!.
(Adjective) Food made at home.

Example: I prefer homemade dishes to restaurant dishes.

Try using these English idioms to make your spoken English more natural when you talk about food.

To really like sweet foods.

Example: He has a sweet tooth - he loves to eat cakes and chocolates.
Food that looks or smells so good it makes you want to eat it immediately.

Example: There was a mouth-watering smell as I walked past the bakery.
To make something more exciting or interesting.

Example: I like to spice things up by always ordering new dishes when I go to restaurants.
Something you don’t like at first, but enjoy after eating it several times.

Example: Natto is an acquired taste, but it’s very nutritious!
Food that makes you feel happy or relaxed

Example: For me, chicken and mushroom soup is a great comfort food.