School English vs Real Life English: Food

The English you learn at school is correct, but native speakers often use different, more natural expressions in real life. In this video, you will learn six ways Americans talk about food. Instead of 'I'm very hungry', say 'I'm starving'. It is an exaggeration, but very common. Instead of 'It tastes very good', say 'It's so good', a simple, enthusiastic phrase you will hear in restaurants and food videos. Instead of 'I want some food', try 'I could eat', a relaxed way to say you are a little hungry. Instead of 'Let's eat', say 'Let's grab something', which means getting food quickly and casually. When you have eaten too much, instead of 'I'm full', say 'I'm stuffed'. Finally, instead of 'That's disgusting', say 'That's gross'. It is informal and very common among friends. These expressions will help you sound more natural when ordering food, eating with friends or talking about meals. They are casual, so use them in relaxed situations rather than formal events. Watch the video, repeat each pair, and try using these phrases the next time you talk about food in English.