Blend vs Mix: What’s the Difference?

Do you say mix or blend when making a smoothie? In English, these two words are similar but not the same. This short, funny video shows Daniel and Mia discussing a fruit smoothie—and getting the vocabulary a little wrong.

When Daniel says he’s going to mix banana and yogurt, Mia corrects him: Don’t you mean blend? Then the teacher steps in to explain the difference clearly.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
• Mix means to stir things together, but you can still see the different parts. Example: mixing a salad.
• Blend means everything combines into one smooth mixture. Example: blending a smoothie.

This video helps A2–B1 learners use cooking verbs correctly and confidently. You’ll also hear natural spoken English and fun reactions like Wait… what? and Stop. Stop. Stop.

If you love food, cooking, or just want to sound more fluent in everyday English, this video is a great place to start. Watch now and never confuse blend and mix again!