Everyday English Conversation: Food, Directions, Weather & Shopping  

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Daily English speaking practice

Practice Everyday English Conversation for Daily Life

The focus of this article is to help you practice English for daily use.You’ll learn simple sentences and basic phrases about food, meals and asking for directions. You’ll also know how to talk about the weather, shopping and money vocabulary.

To help you achieve fluency step by step, the lessons include:

  • Key vocabulary & phrases for beginners
  • Sample dialogue for everyday English practice
  • Practice exercises
  • Quick tips for confidence

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This will help you talk about things in your everyday life using English vocabulary.


Lesson 1: Talking About Food and Meals to Practice Daily English speaking

Learn English conversation practice for restaurant with easy vocabulary.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

Word/PhraseMeaningExample Sentence
BreakfastMorning meal“I eat breakfast at 7:00 a.m.”
LunchMidday meal“We have lunch at school.”
Dinner / SupperEvening meal“My family eats dinner together.”
SnackSmall food between meals“I like fruit as a snack.”
RiceCommon grain food“We eat rice with chicken.”
BreadBaked food made from flour“I eat bread with butter.”
VegetablesHealthy plant foods“I like carrots and spinach.”
FruitSweet plant foods“Mango is my favorite fruit.”

👉 Use these English phrases for beginners to describe your meals in daily English speaking practice. See here vocabulary for ordering meals at a restaurant.

Sample Dialogue Based on Daily English speaking practice

A: What do you eat for breakfast?
B: I usually eat bread and eggs.
A: Do you like vegetables?
B: Yes, I like tomatoes and cabbage.
A: What is your favorite food?
B: My favorite food is grilled chicken with rice.

Daily English speaking practice Exercise

Fill in the blanks with your own answers:

  • For breakfast, I eat __________.
  • I usually have lunch at __________.
  • My favorite food is __________.
  • I drink __________ with my meals.
  • I like to snack on __________.

Say your answers aloud or write them in a notebook to practice!

Quick Tips

  • Use “I eat / I drink” for habits and routines: “I eat rice every day.”
  • Use “like / don’t like” to express preferences: “I like bananas.” / “I don’t like spicy food.”
  • Practice with real examples from your daily meals.

Visit also the article: “Everyday English Speaking Practice to learn about healthy eating vocabulary.


Lesson 2: Asking for Directions in Everyday English

Learn English phrases for asking directions to navigate new places.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

Word/PhraseMeaningExample Sentence
Where is…?Ask about location“Where is the bank?”
How do I get to…?Ask for directions“How do I get to the supermarket?”
Turn left/rightDirectional instruction“Turn left at the traffic light.”
Go straightContinue forward“Go straight for two blocks.”
Next toBeside something“The restaurant is next to the bookstore.”
Across fromOpposite side“The park is across from the school.”
Behind / In front ofRelative position“The pharmacy is behind the hospital.”
On the cornerAt the street intersection“The bank is on the corner.”
Traffic lightRoad signal“Turn right at the traffic light.”
BlockSection of street“Walk two blocks and turn left.”

👉 These simple English sentences for beginners are perfect for daily English conversation practice when traveling.

Visit also the article: “Everyday English for Life” to learn how to describe people’ appearance and personality.

Sample Conversation

A: Excuse me, where is the nearest supermarket?
B: It’s on Main Street, next to the bank.
A: How do I get there?
B: Go straight for two blocks, then turn right.
A: Thank you!
B: You’re welcome!

Practice Exercise

Fill in the blanks with your own answers:

  • Excuse me, where is the __________?
  • How do I get to the __________?
  • It’s __________ the __________.

👉 Practice giving directions to places you know—your school, a shop, or your home.

Quick Tips

  • Use polite phrases like “Excuse me” and “Thank you.”
  • Listen for key words like “left,” “right,” “next to,” and “straight.”
  • Practice with a friend or record yourself giving directions.

Learn also how to describe people and give directions


Lesson 3: Talking About the Weather in Everyday English

Weather is a great topic for everyday English conversation.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

Word/PhraseMeaningExample Sentence
SunnyBright with sunshine“It’s sunny today.”
CloudyCovered with clouds“It looks cloudy this morning.”
RainyRaining“It’s rainy and wet outside.”
WindyLots of wind“It’s very windy—hold onto your hat!”
HotHigh temperature“It’s hot in the afternoon.”
ColdLow temperature“It’s cold in the morning.”
WarmPleasant temperature“It’s warm and nice today.”
SnowySnow is falling“It’s snowy in winter.”
StormyThunder and lightning“It’s stormy—stay indoors!”

👉 Use talking about the weather in English for beginners as a friendly way to start conversations.

Sample Conversation

A: What’s the weather like today?
B: It’s sunny and warm—perfect for a walk.
A: Great! I’ll bring my sunglasses.
B: Good idea. Don’t forget sunscreen!

Practice Exercise

Fill in the blanks with your own answers:

  • Today is __________ and __________.
  • It’s __________, I will not go out __________.
  • What’s the weather like in __________ (your city)?

👉 Practice with a weather app—describe today’s forecast in English.

Learn also: how to talk about plans and describe your home.

Quick Tips

  • Use weather talk to start friendly conversations.
  • Combine weather words with activities: “It’s sunny, let’s go for a walk.”
  • Talking about weather is a great way to build vocabulary.

Lesson 4: Daily English Practice for Shopping and Money Vocabulary

Learn shopping and money vocabulary in English to feel confident when buying things.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

Word/PhraseMeaningExample Sentence
How much is it?Ask for the price“How much is this shirt?”
It costs…Say the price“It costs ten dollars.”
ExpensiveCosts a lot“That bag is expensive!”
CheapCosts little“These shoes are cheap.”
PriceThe cost of something“What’s the price of this book?”
Sale / DiscountLower price than usual“It’s on sale—20% off!”
CashPhysical money“Can I pay with cash?”
Credit cardPayment card“Do you accept credit cards?”
ReceiptProof of purchase“Here’s your receipt.”
ChangeMoney returned after payment“Your change is five dollars.”

👉 These phrases for beginners help you in everyday English conversation at shops and markets.

Sample Conversation

A: Excuse me, how much is this jacket?
B: It’s $45.
A: Is it on sale?
B: Yes, it’s 20% off today.
A: Great! I’ll take it. Can I pay by card?
B: Of course. Here’s your receipt. Have a nice day!

Practice Exercise

Fill in the blanks with your own answers:

  • How much is the __________?
  • It costs __________.
  • That’s too __________ for me.
  • Can I pay with __________?
  • Do I get a __________?

Quick Tips for Daily English Speaking practice

  • Always start with “Excuse me” to be polite.
  • Practice converting prices into your local currency for better understanding.
  • Use shopping vocabulary in real-life practice to build confidence.

Practice using the phrases you’ve learned so far. To know how to talk about emotion and feelings click here.


Final Thoughts

You’ve just gone through English expressions for everyday living. Now you know the right vocabulary to talk about your daily routine, food and meals. You also know how to ask for directions, weather, and shopping, what next?

Keep practicing these everyday English conversation phrases with your friends or study partners.
Use the phrases to build confidence step by step.
Remember: every word you speak is progress.

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