Improve your English speaking and Listening: Nutrition conversation practice

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of a conversation about nutrition. This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. Transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise.

Person 1: Is it true that food affects the way we feel?

Person 2: Absolutely. Too many sweets can make you feel moody or bad-tempered . They are also bad for your teeth.

Person 1: What do you suggest instead?

Person 2: Honey instead of sugar. Fresh fruit drinks instead of soft drinks.

Person 1: What else can we do to be healthier?

Person 2: Cut down on artificial preservatives. Eat food higher in fiber, low in fat. Give up salt.

Person 1: Does that mean no more hamburgers, french fries and milkshakes?

Person 2: Cut down on them if you can’t cut them out.

Person 1: I can’t

Person 2: Yes, you can. You’ll be a healthier, happier person. Eat right from the four food groups; dairy, fruits and vegetables, grain and meat.