Preparing Breakfast Together

This lesson introduces learners to a typical morning conversation between a mom and her child while preparing breakfast. It focuses on learning names of breakfast items, giving simple instructions, and practicing polite requests.

Mom: Good morning, sweetie! Did you sleep well?

Child: Good morning, Mom! Yes, I slept really well. What’s for breakfast?

Mom: Today, we’re making pancakes. Can you help me?

Child: Yay! I love pancakes. What should I do?

Mom: First, can you get the eggs and milk from the fridge?

Child: Sure! Here you go.

Mom: Thank you! Now, crack two eggs into this bowl.

Child: (Cracks eggs) Done! What’s next? Mom: Add one cup of milk and mix it with the whisk.

Child: Like this?

Mom: Yes, great job! Now, I’ll add the pancake mix. Can you stir it until it’s smooth?

Child: (Stirs) It’s all mixed!

Mom: Perfect! Let’s heat the pan. Be careful; it’s hot. I’ll pour the batter, and you can flip the pancakes when they’re ready.

Child: How do I know when to flip them?

Mom: Look for little bubbles on the surface. When you see them, it’s time to flip.

Child: Got it! (Flips pancake) I did it, Mom!

Mom: Awesome! You’re a great helper. Let’s make a few more.

Child: Okay! Can I put some syrup on mine later?

Mom: Of course! You can also add some fruit if you like.

Child: Yum! I want bananas and strawberries.

Mom: Great choice. Let’s set the table while the pancakes finish cooking.

Child: Breakfast is going to be so yummy!

Vocabulary List

  • Whisk [wɪsk] (noun): A kitchen tool used for mixing ingredients.
    Example: “Use the whisk to mix the batter.”
  • Batter [ˈbæt.ər] (noun): A mixture of flour, milk, and eggs used for cooking.
    Example: “Pour the batter into the pan.”
  • Flip [flɪp] (verb): To turn something over quickly.
    Example: “Flip the pancake when you see bubbles.”
  • Syrup [ˈsɪr.əp] (noun): A sweet liquid, often used as a topping.
    Example: “I like syrup on my pancakes.”
  • Bubbles [ˈbʌb.lz] (noun): Small round shapes of air in a liquid.
    Example: “Wait until there are bubbles on the pancake.”

Grammar Tip:

  • Giving Instructions: Use imperative sentences to give clear directions.
    • Example 1: “Crack two eggs into the bowl.”
    • Example 2: “Mix it until smooth.”
  • Encourage learners to practice giving instructions in daily tasks like cooking or cleaning.

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Morning Conversation with Missing Words

Mom: Good morning, sweetie! Did you sleep ?
Child: Good morning, Mom! Yes, I slept really . What’s for breakfast?
Mom: Today, we’re making . Can you help me?
Child: Yay! I love pancakes. What should I ?
Mom: First, can you get the and milk from the fridge?
Child: Sure! Here you go.
Mom: Thank you! Now, crack eggs into this bowl.
Child: (Cracks eggs) Done! What’s next?
Mom: Add one cup of and mix it with the whisk.
Child: Like this?
Mom: Yes, great job! Now, I’ll add the pancake mix. Can you it until it’s smooth?
Child: (Stirs) It’s all mixed!
Mom: Perfect! Let’s heat the pan. Be careful; it’s . I’ll pour the batter, and you can flip the pancakes when they’re ready.
Child: How do I know when to flip them?
Mom: Look for little on the surface. When you see them, it’s time to flip.
Child: Got it! (Flips pancake) I did it, Mom!
Mom: Awesome! You’re a great . Let’s make a few more.
Child: Okay! Can I put some syrup on mine later?
Mom: Of course! You can also add some if you like.
Child: Yum! I want bananas and strawberries.
Mom: Great choice. Let’s set the table while the pancakes finish .
Child: Breakfast is going to be so !

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