Food in English: fruit, drinks, breakfast, and the kitchen

Because food words are used several times a day, food is one of the easiest topics for starting English practice. Every meal is a natural chance to review new words.

Fruit

apple, banana, orange, grapes, strawberry, watermelon, pear, cherry, peach, lemon. “I like bananas.”, “Can I have an apple, please?”

Drinks

water, milk, tea, coffee, juice, hot chocolate. “A glass of water, please.”, “Would you like tea or coffee?”, “Tea, please. With milk.”

Breakfast

bread, cheese, eggs, olives, butter, honey, jam, tomatoes, cucumber. To describe breakfast: “For breakfast, I usually have eggs, cheese, and tea.”

In the kitchen

plate, bowl, cup, glass, spoon, fork, knife, pan, pot, fridge, oven. Verbs: cook, cut, wash, boil, fry.

Practise at home

Say the English names of things while setting the table or cooking. Play “Fruit or vegetable?” with children: say a word and let them decide which group it belongs to.

To keep going, see English at the shop and the café: ready-made dialogues and Rooms and things at home in English.

Frequently asked questions

Is “fruit” plural? In general it is uncountable: “I eat a lot of fruit.” For single pieces, name them: “an apple, two bananas”.

What is the most polite way to ask for food or drink? “Could I have…, please?” and “I'd like…, please.” are polite and common.