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Learn English - 5 common mistakes when talking about food

TL;DR

Learn the correct way to talk about food in English, including common mistakes and the correct ways to express yourself.

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Key Insights

  • 🧫 Side dishes in Korean cuisine are different from side dishes in English restaurants.
  • 😅 Saying "I ate dinner" is more natural than saying "I ate a dinner."
  • 🍞 When discussing a sandwich, there is no need to mention the bread; just specify the meat or main ingredients.
  • 😋 Use "cooked" for heated or burned food, and "made" for sandwiches or non-heated dishes.

Transcript

Hello there again. My name is Ronnie, and I'm going to go through some things that are kind of fun. I've broken these into categories of "don't say" or "mistake to say." So these are common mistakes in English, and this is actually the correct or more natural way to say what you mean, okay? These are all doing with food or have to do with food. Thi... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the difference between side dishes in Korean and English cuisine?

In Korean cuisine, side dishes refer to various pickles and dishes served alongside the main course. In English, side dishes are ordered separately in a restaurant.

Q: Can I say "I ate a dinner" in English?

While it is technically grammatically correct, it is more common to say "I ate dinner" without the article.

Q: Why is it unnecessary to mention the bread when talking about a sandwich?

Bread is an integral part of a sandwich, so it is assumed to be present. Just specify the type of meat or main ingredients.

Q: Is it correct to say "I cooked my lunch" when referring to a sandwich?

No, "cooked" implies heating or burning food. Instead, say "I made lunch" for a sandwich.

Q: When is it appropriate to use the word "prepared" when talking about soup?

"Prepared" is used when getting the ingredients ready to cook or when making a large quantity of soup for a dinner.

Summary & Key Takeaways

  • Side dishes in English are ordered in addition to a meal, not as a separate component.

  • It is more natural to say "I ate dinner" instead of "I ate a dinner."

  • When describing a sandwich, there is no need to mention the bread, just specify the meat or main ingredients.

  • Cooking is only used when heating or burning food, so saying "I made lunch" is more appropriate for a sandwich.

  • Use "made" instead of "prepared" for soup, unless you are preparing a large quantity for a dinner.

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