Aubergine or Eggplant? Learn British English in a UK Supermarket
Ready to go shopping in the UK? 🛒 Join Lucy and Tommy for a fun trip to a British supermarket! In this episode of Speak English Every Day, you will learn essential English vocabulary for food, shopping, and British culture. Do you know the difference between an Aubergine and an Eggplant? Or why British people are obsessed with Hummus and Curry? 🍛 We explore the aisles to teach you real-life vocabulary that you can’t find in normal textbooks. Plus, we dive into the Great British Scone Debate: do you put the jam on first, or the cream? 🍓🧁 📘 IN THIS LESSON YOU WILL LEARN: Vegetable Names: Why Brits say Aubergine and Courgette instead of Eggplant and Zucchini. Bakery Essentials: How to talk about Pastries, Pittas, and why Naan bread is perfect for scooping curry! Cream Explained: The difference between Single Cream, Double Cream, and the famous Clotted Cream. Cultural Tips: The rules of "Cream Tea," the Sunday Roast tradition, and why Cornwall is a must-visit travel destination 🌊. Pronunciation Practice: Listen to natural conversation to improve your listening and speaking skills. 💡 KEY VOCABULARY FROM THIS VIDEO: Trolley: The metal cart you use in a shop (US: Shopping Cart). Aubergine: A purple vegetable (US: Eggplant). Pastry: Sweet baked goods like croissants or danishes. Scone: A small British cake eaten with jam and cream. Protected Designation of Origin: A rule that protects special foods (like Cornish Ice Cream!). ⏳ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:53 – Trolley 01:30 – Aubergine 02:20 – Courgette 03:01 – The bakery section 03:58 – Pittas 04:29 – Naan 06:14 – Hummus 07:07 – Single cream and double cream 07:56 – Clotted cream 08:25 – Scones 10:40 – Lamb 11:53 – Cornish Dairy ice cream 14:13 – Quick review 👇 QUESTION OF THE DAY: If you eat a scone, are you "Team Jam First" (Cornish style) or "Team Cream First" (Devon style)? Let us know in the comments below! 🍦 ❤️ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: If you found this video helpful, please Subscribe and hit the Like button! It helps us keep making free English lessons for YOU. #LearnEnglish #BritishEnglish #RealLifeEnglish #SupermarketVocabulary #EnglishSpeaking #UKCulture #FoodVocabulary #SpeakEnglishEveryDay #ESL #EnglishConversation
