Commenting on a Friend's Food Post
Someone sees a friend's food photo on their feed and leaves a comment, asking about the dish, praising the presentation, or expressing a desire to try it.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
incredible
Means very good or amazing, often used to show strong admiration, like for food that looks delicious.
homemade
Means made at home, not bought from a store; useful for talking about cooking or DIY food.
broth
A thin soup or liquid used as a base for dishes like ramen; key in cooking vocabulary for soups.
from scratch
Means starting from basic ingredients, not using pre-made items; common in recipes to show effort.
presentation
How food is arranged or displayed to look attractive; important in social media food posts.
spot on
Means exactly right or perfect; a casual way to give praise in conversations.
impressive
Means something that causes admiration because it's well done; used to compliment skills like cooking.
recipe
A set of instructions for preparing a dish; essential for sharing cooking tips online.
cozy
Means comfortable and warm, often for relaxing situations like eating on a cool night.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
OMG, Emma! This looks incredible! What is it?
This is a casual exclamation to show surprise and excitement when seeing a photo; 'OMG' is internet slang for 'Oh my God.' Use it in social media comments to engage friends. It combines questions and praise for natural conversation.
Your food photos always make me hungry.
Expresses how something affects you personally; 'make me hungry' uses the causative structure 'make + person + adjective/verb.' Useful for complimenting posts and building rapport in food discussions.
It looks restaurant-quality!
Compares homemade food to professional level; 'restaurant-quality' is a compound adjective for high standard. Great for praising presentation in comments, showing admiration.
The presentation is spot on.
'Spot on' is an idiom meaning perfect; this sentence focuses on visual appeal. Use it when commenting on how food is arranged, common in social media to give specific feedback.
It took a while, but it was totally worth it.
Describes effort and result; 'worth it' means the time was justified by the outcome. This pattern (time/effort + but + positive result) is useful for sharing cooking experiences.
Do you have a recipe you'd recommend?
A polite request for advice; uses 'would recommend' for suggestions. Ideal for asking for tips in conversations about food, showing interest and politeness.
I can send you the link if you'd like.
Offers help conditionally; 'if you'd like' is a polite way to say 'if you want.' Common in online interactions for sharing resources like recipes.
Looks like a perfect cozy meal for a cool evening.
Gives opinion on suitability; 'looks like' expresses judgment based on appearance. Useful for describing food's vibe, helping to continue the chat warmly.