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Food & Drink in English β€” 20 Words Every Beginner Needs πŸŽβ˜•

July 27, 2026 Β· Sourov Β· 1 min read

🎯 A1
⏱️ 5 min

🍽️ Welcome! Food words are the first vocabulary every English learner needs. Whether you are 6 or 60, you need to order lunch, read a menu, and tell someone what you love eating. Let’s go!

🍎 Fruit & Vegetables

🍎
apple
🍌
banana
🍊
orange
πŸ‡
grapes
πŸ₯•
carrot
πŸ₯¦
broccoli
πŸ…
tomato
πŸ₯‘
avocado

🍳 Meals & Drinks

β˜•
coffee
🍡
tea
πŸ₯›
milk
πŸ’§
water
🍞
bread
πŸ§€
cheese
🍚
rice
πŸ₯š
egg

Useful Phrases at a CafΓ©

πŸ—£οΈ “Can I have a coffee and a sandwich, please?”
πŸ—£οΈ “I’d like some water, thank you.”
πŸ—£οΈ “Do you have any vegetarian options?”

🎯 Quick Practice β€” Match the Emoji to the Word

Write the word next to each emoji:

🍌 ___   πŸ₯• ___   β˜• ___   πŸ… ___   πŸ§€ ___

Reveal Answers β–Ό
banana Β· carrot Β· coffee Β· tomato Β· cheese

βœ… Takeaway: Learn food words in groups (fruit / veg / drinks). Use them in real sentences: “I’d like…” / “Can I have…” Practice with real menus!


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