15 | Food

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Food"

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SEWT Team
August 14, 2024

Food

Ok, you’re an ESL learner looking to better your English, but imagine you just moved to a new city, and eager to explore and connect with people. You head to the grocery store, but all the labels are ENGLISH! That's where food vocabulary comes in handy. Sharing a recipe with a friendly neighbor or ordering your favorite dish at a local restaurant becomes an exciting adventure when you live abroad. So, get ready to learn all that deliciousness and unlock a world of connections with today’s vocabulary. Let’s jump right in!

In today’s lesson, you’re going to have:

  • 5 advanced English vocabulary words about Food.

  • 15 examples of phrases that you can use on a daily basis.

  • Eye-catching images will help you learn and retain the vocabulary.

5 VOCABULARY WORDS

1. Fresh

Adjective

📚 DEFINITION

Recently obtained or produced; not preserved or processed.

📄 Example Sentences:

  1. I like to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from the farmer's market whenever possible.

  2. Freshly baked bread is a delicious treat.

  3. The chef uses only the freshest ingredients in his dishes.

2. Ripe

Adjective

📚 DEFINITION

(of fruit) Having reached a state of perfect readiness for eating.

📄 Example Sentences:

  1. I only buy ripe avocados that are soft to the touch.

  2. The vibrant red color indicates that the strawberries are ripe and juicy.

  3. It's important to wait until the fruit is ripe before using it in recipes.

3. Ingredient

Noun

📚 DEFINITION

A component that is used to make a mixture or combination, especially in food.

📄 Example Sentences:

  1. Double-check the recipe to make sure you have all the ingredients before you start cooking.

  2. Flour, eggs, and sugar are the basic ingredients for a cake.

  3. She carefully measured each ingredient to ensure the perfect flavor.

4. Portion

Noun

📚 DEFINITION

A single serving of food.

📄 Example Sentences:

  1. Please give me a large portion of fries with my burger.

  2. The recipe yields six portions, perfect for a small dinner party.

  3. It's important to control your portion sizes to maintain a healthy weight.

5. Seasoning

Noun

📚 DEFINITION

An ingredient added to food to enhance its flavor.

📄 Example Sentences:

  1. Salt and pepper are the most common seasonings used in cooking.

  2. She experimented with different herbs and spices as seasonings for her dish.

  3. A good seasoning can take a bland meal from ordinary to extraordinary.

A PARAGRAPH USING THE 5 VOCABULARY WORDS

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Stepping into a new kitchen can be intimidating! Unfamiliar ingredients line the shelves, their labels a mystery. But fear not! With a little practice, you can become a confident culinary expert. Start by focusing on freshness – select vibrant, ripe fruits and vegetables for their peak flavor. Next, explore the world of spices and seasonings – a sprinkle of this, a dash of that, can transform a simple dish. Understanding basic cooking methods like boiling and baking allows you to create delicious and healthy meals. Finally, be mindful of portion sizes – a little goes a long way when you're experimenting with new flavors. Soon, your kitchen will be a place of discovery!

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