2026.06.11_Talking about Chocolate

5. jún 2026

Listen UP! Talking about Chocolate – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate

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English word	Pronunciation	Slovak	Example sentence
a large amount of	/ə lɑːdʒ əˈmaʊnt əv/	veľké množstvo	She ate a large amount of chocolate.
loads of	/ləʊdz əv/	strašne veľa, hromada	We have loads of food at home.
cut down on	/kʌt daʊn ɒn/	obmedziť, znížiť množstvo	I want to cut down on fast food.
craving	/ˈkreɪvɪŋ/	silná chuť, túžba	I had a craving for chocolate after dinner.
plain chocolate	/pleɪn ˈtʃɒklət/	čistá horká/mliečna čokoláda bez príchutí	My dad likes plain chocolate best.
flavoured chocolate	/ˈfleɪvəd ˈtʃɒklət/	ochutená čokoláda	She bought flavoured chocolate with orange.
chocolate fan	/ˈtʃɒklət fæn/	milovník čokolády	Are you a chocolate fan?
chocolate bar	/ˈtʃɒklət bɑː/	čokoládová tyčinka	She ate a chocolate bar after lunch.
cupboard	/ˈkʌbəd/	skrinka, kuchynská skrinka	The biscuits are in the cupboard.
avoid	/əˈvɔɪd/	vyhnúť sa	I try to avoid eating too much sugar.
consumption	/kənˈsʌmpʃən/	spotreba, konzumácia	His coffee consumption is very high.
unusual combination	/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/	nezvyčajná kombinácia	Chilli and chocolate are an unusual combination.

Practical english

Useful phrases in shops and cafes

Can I have a hot chocolate,please? - Môžem si dať horúcu čokoládu,prosím?
Do you sell dark chocolate? - Predávate horkú čokoládu?
Which chocolate cake is the most popular? - Ktorý čokoládový koláč je najobľúbenejší?
I´ll take this chocolate bar. - Vezmem si túto čokoládovú tyčinku.

Everyday questions

What kind of chocolate do you like? - Aký druh čokolády máš rád/rada?
Do you prefer dark or milk chocolate?. - Preferuješ horkú alebo mliečnu čokoládu?
What´s your favourite chocolate bar? - Aká je tvoja najobľúbenejšia čokoládová tyčinka?

Useful idioms and expressions

treat yourself – dopriať si niečo
I treated myself to a chocolate cake.

comfort food – jedlo, ktoré človeka upokojí alebo poteší
Ice cream is comfort food for many people.

guilty pleasure – niečo nezdravé, čo si človek užíva.
Lava cake is my secret guilty pleasure.

Create your own sentences with the following words:
a large amount of, craving, dark chocolate, cupboard, salted caramel

Q: What is your favourite kind of chocolate?
A: I like milk chocolate best.

Q: How often do you eat sweets?
A: I eat sweets two or three times a week.

Q: Do you ever crave chocolate?
A: Yes, especially in the evening.

Q: Why do people often crave sweet food?
A: Because sugar gives quick energy and makes people feel good.

Q: Do you think chocolate can become addictive?
A: Yes, some people feel they need it every day.

Q: What are the advantages of eating dark chocolate?
A: It contains less sugar and may be healthier in small amounts.

Q: Have you ever tried to give up a type of food?
A: Yes, I tried to give up fizzy drinks for a month.

Q: What unhealthy foods should people cut down on?
A: People should cut down on fast food and sugary snacks.

Q: Do emotions affect eating habits?
A: Yes, many people eat more when they are stressed or sad.

Q: What unusual food combinations do you enjoy?
A: I enjoy sweet and salty combinations.

Q: Is it difficult to eat healthily nowadays?
A: Yes, because unhealthy food is cheap and easy to buy.