Food & drinkBeginner
Complimenting the food in English (beginner)
Beginner English for complimenting the food. Key line: “Can I say something? This *pie* is *really* *good*.”
Full script
Lin
Can I say something? This pie is really good.
Them
Thanks. I bake it every Sunday.
Lin
It tastes so fresh.
Them
My grandma says that too.
Lin
Then your grandma has great taste.
Them
She says I use too much sugar.
Lin
Not today. I'd take another slice.
Them
Great. I'll tell her she's wrong again.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Start
✓ Can I say something?Polite opener
Open first, then praise
Tasty
✓ This pie is really good.Direct food praise
really is common and natural
Fresh
✓ It tastes so fresh.Say it tastes fresh
tastes + a flavor/feeling
More
✓ I'd take another slice.Ask for one more piece
Also: another one
Quick answers
Start: what to say in English
Say “Can I say something?” — polite opener. Open first, then praise.
Tasty: what to say in English
Say “This pie is really good.” — direct food praise. really is common and natural.
Fresh: what to say in English
Say “It tastes so fresh.” — say it tastes fresh. tastes + a flavor/feeling.
More: what to say in English
Say “I'd take another slice.” — ask for one more piece. Also: another one.