Mom: “We have a special occasion coming up soon. Do you remember what it is?”
Child: “Is it Grandma’s birthday?”
Mom: “Yes, it is! Grandma’s birthday is next Saturday. We’re going to have a big family dinner.”
Child: “Yay! Will Uncle Mark be there?”
Mom: “Yes, Uncle Mark and Aunt Lisa will be coming too. And your cousins!”
Child: “I can’t wait to see them! Are we having cake?”
Mom: “Of course! Grandma loves chocolate cake, so we’ll get her favorite.”
Child: “What can I give Grandma for her birthday?”
Mom: “How about you make her a birthday card? She loves the ones you make!”
Child: “I’ll make the best card ever!”
Mom: “I’m sure she will love it. Let’s get everything ready for the celebration!”
Vocabulary List
- Breakfast [ˈbrɛkfəst] (noun) – The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
- Example: “I always have eggs and toast for breakfast.”
- Pancakes [ˈpænkeɪks] (noun) – A type of flat, round cake made from flour, eggs, and milk, often served with syrup or fruit.
- Example: “My dad makes the best pancakes on Sundays.”
- Syrup [ˈsɪrəp] (noun) – A sweet liquid made from sugar or fruit, often poured on pancakes or waffles.
- Example: “I like to put maple syrup on my pancakes.”
- Fruit [fruːt] (noun) – A natural food that comes from trees or plants, often eaten as part of a meal.
- Example: “I had an apple and some grapes for snack.”
- Bananas [bəˈnænəz] (noun) – A yellow fruit that is long and curved, eaten as a snack or in meals.
- Example: “I like to eat a banana with my cereal.”
- Juice [dʒuːs] (noun) – A drink made from the liquid of fruits or vegetables.
- Example: “I like drinking apple juice with my breakfast.”
- Side [saɪd] (noun) – A smaller portion of food served along with the main part of the meal.
- Example: “I like to have a side of toast with my eggs.”
Grammar Tip: When talking about food choices, use “would like” to offer something, like “What would you like for breakfast?” or “I would like pancakes.” To express preferences, use “can” or “want”, such as “Can I have pancakes?” or “I want bananas.” To offer options, use “how about”, like “How about some fruit on the side?” Use “I’ll” (I will) to offer help, like “I’ll make the pancakes.”
- Breakfast [ˈbrɛkfəst] (noun) – The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
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Mom: "Good morning, sweetheart! What would you like for breakfast today?"
Child: "Can I have with syrup?"
Mom: "Sure! But we need to have something too. How about some on the side?"
Child: "Okay, I want !"
Mom: "Great choice! I’ll make the pancakes, and you can help me with the ."
Child: "Yay! Can I also have some ?"
Mom: "Of course! I’ll pour some juice for you. Now, let’s get everything ready."
Child: "I love pancakes with syrup! Thank you, Mommy!"
Mom: "You’re welcome, sweetheart. Let’s sit down and enjoy our together."