2026.04.30_Talking about Tastes – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate

Listen UP! Talking about Tastes – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate


https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250314 


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https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aMiPz7NxnJEKInoJFY9kn 

Vocabulary

English

Pronunciation 

Slovenský význam

Example sentence

taste

/teɪst/

chuť

I like the taste of chocolate.

flavour

/ˈfleɪvə/

príchuť

This dish has a strong flavour.

sour

/ˈsaʊə/

kyslý

Lemons are sour.

bitter

/ˈbɪtə/

horký

Coffee can be bitter.

sweet tooth

/ˌswiːt ˈtuːθ/

mať rád sladké

I have a sweet tooth.

bitter

/ˈbɪtə/

horký

The drink tastes bitter.

rocket

/ˈrɒkɪt/

rukola

I don’t like rocket.

nut

/nʌt/

orech

Nuts are healthy.

tangy

/ˈtæŋi/

pikantno-kyslý

The sauce is tangy.

slimy

/ˈslaɪmi/

slizký

Mushrooms can feel slimy.

get used to

/ɡet ˈjuːst tuː/

zvyknúť si

I got used to spicy food.


Practical english

  • I tend to prefer savoury food over sweet.  - Mám tendenciu uprednostňovať slané jedlá pred sladkými.

  • I’m not a big fan of sour desserts. - Nie som veľkým fanúšikom kyslých dezertov.

  • It’s a bit too salty/sweet/spicy/bitter for my taste. - Na môj vkus je to trochu príliš slané/sladké/pikantné/horké.

  • It’s really rich. - Je to veľmi bohaté.
    ( napr. dezerty)

  • This is absolutely delicious. - Toto je úplne vynikajúce.

  • It’s full of flavour. - Je to plné chuti.

  • It’s too chewy / crunchy / slimy. - Je to príliš žuvacie/chrumkavé/slizké.
    ( I like the taste, but I don’t like the texture. )

  • It’s not really my thing. - Naozaj to nie je moja vec./Naozaj to nie je pre mňa.
    ( Sour desserts are not really my thing. )

  • taste (noun) – chuť
    ( I really like the taste of it. )
    taste (verb) – chutiť/ochutnať
    ( It tastes so delicious./ You have to taste it! )


Create your own sentences with the following words:
sour, bitter, sweet, texture, spicy


Questions and Answers


Q: Have you eaten anything tasty recently?
A: Yes I have. I had a very delicious lunch.

Q: What types of food do you like the taste of?
A: I really like things that have strong flavours, salty flavours and often spicy food. 

Q: Are there any types of foods that you hate the taste of?
A: Not really. I like most food, but there is one food that I don't like very much because it's just too strong, too bitter. It is a rocket.

Q: Is there a food you used to hate that you now like the taste of?
A: Not hate, but I think there are some foods that I wasn't sure about and then I got to like them.

Q: Have you ever tried unusual food?
A: Yes, I have tried something unusual like seafood.

Q: Is texture important in food?
A: Yes, it can change how food feels and tastes.

Q: Have your tastes changed over time?
A: Yes, I like more foods now than before. I hated olives for example and now I love them.

Q: What food would you like to try?
A: I would like to try food from different countries.





 

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