2026.09.17_Talking about Spicy Food
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Listen UP! Talking about Spicy Food – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260807
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Vocabulary
|
ENGLISH |
PRONUNCIATION |
SLOVAK |
EXAMPLE SENTENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
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hot |
/hɒt/ |
pálivý, ostrý |
This curry is very hot. |
|
mild |
/maɪld/ |
jemný, nepálivý |
I prefer mild food because I don't like very spicy meals. |
|
have a kick |
/hæv ə ˈkɪk/ |
mať grády, byť pikantný |
Be careful — this sauce really has a kick! |
|
your mouth is on fire |
/jɔː maʊθ ɪz ɒn ˈfaɪə/ |
ústa ti horia |
That chilli is so hot — my mouth is on fire! |
|
hot sauce |
/ˌhɒt ˈsɔːs/ |
pálivá omáčka |
He always puts hot sauce on his food. |
|
spicier |
/ˈspaɪsiə/ |
pikantnejší |
I can eat spicier food now than when I was younger. |
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the spiciest |
/ðə ˈspaɪsiɪst/ |
najpikantnejší |
That was the spiciest meal I have ever eaten. |
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cool something down |
/ˌkuːl ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈdaʊn/ |
schladiť niečo |
We added yoghurt to cool the curry down. |
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spice |
/spaɪs/ |
korenie, pikantnosť |
I enjoy the spice in Indian food. |
Practical english
Useful idioms and expressions
Spice things up – make something more exciting or interesting.
We decided to spice things up by trying a new restaurant.
( can be used for food, but also for life, activities, or routines )
A piece of cake –something very easy
Making this simple sauce is a piece of cake.
The icing on the cake – something extra that makes a good situation even better
The food was excellent, and the free dessert was the icing on the cake.
Have a lot on your plate – have a lot of work or responsibilities
I can't cook tonight. I've got a lot on my plate.
Create your own sentences with the following words:
hot sauce, spice, painful, have a kick, barbecue
Questions and Answers
Q: What is your favourite spicy dish?
A: One of my favourite spicy dishes is curry. I like it because it has a lot of flavour and different spices.
Q: Have you ever eaten something that made your mouth feel like it was on fire?
A: Yes, I have. I once ate a very hot chilli sauce, and my mouth felt like it was on fire.
Q: What happens when you eat food that is too spicy?
A: My mouth feels very hot, my eyes may water, and sometimes I start to sweat.
Q: Do you like adding chilli or hot sauce to your food?
A: Sometimes. I add a small amount because I don't want the food to become too hot.
Q: Would you try the hottest chilli in the world?
A: I'm not sure. I might try a very small piece.
Q: Does eating spicy food change the way you experience flavour?
A: Yes. A small amount of spice can make a dish more interesting and bring out other flavours.
Q: Have you ever tried food that you didn't like at first but later learned to enjoy?
A: Yes. Sometimes a new flavour can seem strange at first. After trying it several times, however, you can start to appreciate it.
Q: Is trying new food an important part of travelling?
A: Yes, I think food is an important part of experiencing another culture.
Q: What makes a meal memorable?
A: For me, it is usually a combination of good food and a good experience. The people, the place, the occasion.
Q: Do you prefer cooking familiar food or experimenting with new flavours?
A: I enjoy both. Familiar food is comforting, but experimenting with new ingredients and spices can be exciting.
Q: If you could try one new dish from anywhere in the world, what would it be and why?
A: I would like to try an authentic local dish that I have never tasted before. I think trying food in the country where it comes from would make the experience even more interesting.
Challenge question
What is your favourite dish, and why is it the icing on the cake when someone cooks it for you?