📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Beginner (A1), week 5
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| bread | a basic food made from flour | I need some bread. |
| rice | small white or brown grains | We eat rice every day. |
| chicken | meat from a chicken | Can I have the chicken salad? |
| beef | meat from a cow | Is there beef in this? |
| fish | food from the sea or rivers | I eat fish on Fridays. |
| vegetables | carrots, beans, potatoes… | Eat more vegetables! |
| fruit | apples, bananas, oranges… | I take fruit to work. |
| milk | a white drink from cows | Do you want milk in your coffee? |
| eggs | food from chickens, often for breakfast | I'd like two eggs, please. |
| cheese | a food made from milk | A cheese sandwich, please. |
| water | a clear drink | Can I have a glass of water? |
| juice | a drink made from fruit | An orange juice, please. |
| snack | a small amount of food between meals | I have a snack at three. |
| vegetarian | no meat | Is this dish vegetarian? |
| menu | the list of food in a restaurant | Can we see the menu? |
| delicious | very tasty | This soup is delicious! |
2. Practise with flashcards
Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.
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3. Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful English words for food and drink?
Start with these 16 words, including bread, rice, chicken, beef. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.
What's the best way to learn new English words?
Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.
What level are these words?
They're Beginner (A1) words, from week 5 of the free Complete English Course.