Meet Chea and Bopha in Phnom Penh. They want to share a meal, but they have different dietary preferences. Learn how to talk about the food you can eat and the rules you have to follow!
ជួបជាមួយជា និងបុប្ផានៅរាជធានីភ្នំពេញ។ ពួកគេចង់ញ៉ាំអាហារជាមួយគ្នា ប៉ុន្តែពួកគេមានចំណូលចិត្តអាហារខុសគ្នា។ រៀនពីរបៀបនិយាយអំពីអាហារដែលអ្នកអាចញ៉ាំ និងច្បាប់ដែលអ្នកត្រូវអនុវត្តតាម!พบกับเจียและบุปผาในพนมเปญ พวกเขาต้องการแบ่งปันมื้ออาหาร แต่พวกเขามีความชอบด้านอาหารที่แตกต่างกัน เรียนรู้วิธีพูดคุยเกี่ยวกับอาหารที่คุณกินได้และกฎที่คุณต้องปฏิบัติตาม!Gặp Chea và Bopha ở Phnom Penh. Họ muốn đi ăn cùng nhau, nhưng họ có sở thích ăn uống khác nhau. Học cách nói về thức ăn bạn có thể ăn và những quy tắc bạn phải tuân theo!在金边见到谢和波帕。他们想一起吃饭，但他们有不同的饮食偏好。了解如何谈论你可以吃的食物和必须遵守的规则！プノンペンでチアとボファに会いましょう。彼らは一緒に食事をしたいと思っていますが、食の好みが異なります。食べられる食べ物と守らなければならないルールについて話す方法を学びましょう！프놈펜에서 체아와 보파를 만나보세요. 그들은 함께 식사하고 싶어하지만 식단 선호도가 다릅니다. 먹을 수 있는 음식과 지켜야 할 규칙에 대해 이야기하는 방법을 배워보세요!Rencontrez Chea et Bopha à Phnom Penh. Ils veulent partager un repas, mais ils ont des préférences alimentaires différentes. Apprenez à parler de la nourriture que vous pouvez manger et des règles que vous devez suivre !Conoce a Chea y Bopha en Phnom Penh. Quieren compartir una comida, pero tienen diferentes preferencias dietéticas. ¡Aprende a hablar sobre la comida que puedes comer y las reglas que tienes que seguir!قابل تشيا وبوفا في بنوم بنه. يريدان مشاركة وجبة، لكن لديهما تفضيلات غذائية مختلفة. تعلم كيف تتحدث عن الطعام الذي يمكنك تناوله والقواعد التي يجب عليك اتباعها!नोम पेन्ह में चिया और बोफा से मिलें। वे एक साथ भोजन करना चाहते हैं, लेकिन उनकी आहार संबंधी प्राथमिकताएँ अलग हैं। जानें कि आप जो भोजन खा सकते हैं और जिन नियमों का आपको पालन करना है, उनके बारे में कैसे बात करें!Познакомьтесь с Чеа и Бофой в Пномпене. Они хотят пообедать вместе, но у них разные диетические предпочтения. Узнайте, как говорить о еде, которую вы можете есть, и о правилах, которые вы должны соблюдать!
1. Vocabulary: Dietary Preferences
Listen and repeat the words. Then, drag them to the correct box below.
vegetarian
/ˌvedʒ.əˈteə.ri.ən/
Someone who does not eat meat.
អ្នកបួសមិនញ៉ាំសាច់มังสวิรัติngười ăn chay素食者ベジタリアン채식주의자végétarienvegetarianoنباتيशाकाहारीвегетарианец
vegan
/ˈviː.ɡən/
Someone who does not eat or use any animal products.
អ្នកបួសសុទ្ធวีแกนthuần chay纯素者ビーガン비건végétalienveganoخضريवीगनвеган
allergic to
/əˈlɜː.dʒɪk tuː/
Having a bad medical reaction to a specific food.
អាឡែស៊ីនឹងแพ้dị ứng với对...过敏～にアレルギーがある~에 알레르기가 있는allergique àalérgico aلديه حساسية منसे एलर्जीаллергия на
dairy
/ˈdeə.ri/
Food made from milk, like cheese and butter.
ផលិតផលទឹកដោះគោผลิตภัณฑ์นมsản phẩm từ sữa奶制品乳製品유제품produits laitierslácteosمنتجات الألبانडेयरीмолочные продукты
seafood
/ˈsiː.fuːd/
Animals from the sea that you can eat, like fish and crabs.
អាហារសមុទ្រอาหารทะเลhải sản海鲜シーフード해산물fruits de mermariscosمأكولات بحريةसमुद्री भोजनморепродукты
gluten-free
/ˌɡluː.tənˈfriː/
Food that does not contain a protein found in wheat.
គ្មានជាតិស្អិតปราศจากกลูเตนkhông chứa gluten无麸质グルテンフリー글루텐 프리sans glutensin glutenخالي من الجلوتينग्लूटेन मुक्तбез глютена
spicy
/ˈspaɪ.si/
Having a strong, hot flavor from chilies.
ហឹរเผ็ดcay辣的辛い매운épicépicanteحارमसालेदारострый
diet
/ˈdaɪ.ət/
The kind of food a person eats every day.
របបអាហារอาหารchế độ ăn饮食食事식단régime alimentairedietaحمية غذائيةआहारдиета
Match the Definitions
vegetarian
vegan
allergic to
dairy
seafood
gluten-free
spicy
diet
Someone who does not eat meat.
Someone who does not eat or use any animal products.
Having a bad medical reaction to a specific food.
Food made from milk, like cheese and butter.
Animals from the sea that you can eat.
Food that does not contain a protein found in wheat.
Having a strong, hot flavor from chilies.
The kind of food a person eats every day.
2. Grammar: Modal Verbs (Can/Have to)
In English, we use different verbs to talk about our abilities, permissions, and strong rules. Learn how to use can and have to when talking about food.
Modal Verb
Meaning & Use
Example
Can
Ability or permission (It is possible or okay).
Bopha is vegetarian, but she can eat cheese.
Can't (Cannot)
No ability or no permission (It is NOT possible or okay).
Chea is allergic to crab. He can't eat seafood.
Have to
Strong rule or necessity (You must do it).
I am vegan. I have to check the ingredients.
Don't have to
No necessity (You can do it, but it's not a rule).
He likes spicy food, but he doesn't have to eat it every day.
Grammar Practice - Part 1 (Can / Can't)
1. Chea has an allergy. He eat seafood or shrimp.
2. I am vegetarian, but I eat dairy products like milk and butter.
Grammar Practice - Part 2 (Have to / Don't have to)
1. Bopha is a vegan. She find a restaurant that serves vegetable dishes.
2. Chea is eating street food, so he pay a lot of money.
3. Reading: Context in Phnom Penh
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Chea is a university student in Phnom Penh. After his morning classes, he meets Bopha for lunch. Bopha is an office worker near the Independence Monument. They are looking for a nice restaurant, but they have different dietary preferences.
Bopha has a special diet. She is a vegetarian. She doesn't eat meat, but she can eat dairy. She has to find a place that serves good vegetable dishes. Chea can eat almost anything, but he is allergic to seafood. He can't eat shrimp, squid, or crab. He tells Bopha, "We have to be careful. Even a little fish sauce makes me sick!"
Bopha suggests a new Indian restaurant in BKK1. "They have great vegan and vegetarian options," she says. "And you don't have to worry about fish sauce in Indian food." Chea loves spicy food, so this is a perfect choice for him. He smiles and says, "I can't wait! Let's go!"
Reading Comprehension
1. Why does Chea have to be careful about what he eats?
2. What kind of food does Bopha eat?
4. Listening: Conversation
Listen to Chea and Bopha talking on the phone. They are trying to find a cafe for lunch near Bopha's office.
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Bopha
Hi Chea! Are you hungry? My office is taking a lunch break.
Chea
Yes! I just finished my university lecture. Where can we eat?
Bopha
There's a new cafe near Wat Botum. It has a gluten-free menu.
Chea
Oh, I don't have to eat gluten-free food. But can I get something spicy?
Bopha
Yes, you can. But remember, I am a vegetarian. I have to avoid meat.
Chea
No problem. They have great options without meat. We have to go there now before it gets crowded.
Listening Quiz (True / False)
1. Chea has to eat a gluten-free diet.
2. Bopha is a vegetarian and has to avoid meat.
5. Speaking: Roleplay Practice
Waiter (Partner)
Would you like to try the spicy crab soup?
Chea (You)
No, thank you. I am allergic to seafood, so I can't eat crab. I have to order the vegetable soup.
6. Writing: Your Turn
Look at the model text. Notice how the writer uses can and have to to describe their diet.
My name is Chea and I live in Phnom Penh. When it comes to my diet, I can eat spicy food, but I can't eat seafood because I am allergic to it. For breakfast, I have to check that my noodles don't have crab or shrimp.
Your Turn to Write
My name is and I live in . When it comes to my diet, I can eat , but I can't eat because . For lunch, I have to .
M3 Style Image Prompts (Midjourney/DALL-E)
IMAGE_FOR_HERO.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. Two young adults, a Cambodian university student (Chea) and an office worker (Bopha) walking together near Independence Monument in Phnom Penh. Bright, sunny, flat vector art. NO text, NO words.
IMAGE_FOR_READING.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. A vibrant modern Indian restaurant interior in BKK1, Phnom Penh, with two people looking at menus happily. Minimalist, clean vector lines. NO text.
IMAGE_FOR_LISTENING.png: Material Design 3 (M3) style digital illustration. Split screen of a young male university student and a female office worker talking on their smartphones in Phnom Penh. Modern UI pastel aesthetic. NO text.
VOCAB_1 (vegetarian): M3 style minimalist vector icon of a plate filled with fresh vegetables, tofu, and no meat. Bright pastel colors. NO text.
VOCAB_2 (vegan): M3 style minimalist vector icon of plant-based foods, green leaves, and grains. Soft pastel aesthetics. NO text.
VOCAB_3 (allergic to): M3 style minimalist vector illustration of a person pushing away a plate of crab, with a red medical cross or 'no' symbol. NO text.
VOCAB_4 (dairy): M3 style minimalist vector icon of a glass of milk and a wedge of cheese on a clean table. NO text.
VOCAB_5 (seafood): M3 style minimalist vector icon of a cooked fish, shrimp, and crab on a platter. NO text.
VOCAB_6 (gluten-free): M3 style minimalist vector icon showing a wheat stalk with a clean strike-through symbol, next to fresh rice noodles. NO text.
VOCAB_7 (spicy): M3 style minimalist vector icon of three red chili peppers with little flame accents. NO text.
VOCAB_8 (diet): M3 style minimalist vector icon of a balanced daily meal plan on a clipboard with a fork and spoon. NO text.
Voice Profile: Standard US English, Male, calm, articulate, moderate conversational pace.
Text: Chea is a university student in Phnom Penh. After his morning classes, he meets Bopha for lunch. Bopha is an office worker near the Independence Monument. They are looking for a nice restaurant, but they have different dietary preferences. Bopha has a special diet. She is a vegetarian. She doesn't eat meat, but she can eat dairy. She has to find a place that serves good vegetable dishes. Chea can eat almost anything, but he is allergic to seafood. He can't eat shrimp, squid, or crab. He tells Bopha, "We have to be careful. Even a little fish sauce makes me sick!" Bopha suggests a new Indian restaurant in BKK1. "They have great vegan and vegetarian options," she says. "And you don't have to worry about fish sauce in Indian food." Chea loves spicy food, so this is a perfect choice for him. He smiles and says, "I can't wait! Let's go!"
Voice Profiles: Voice A (Bopha): Standard US English, Female, friendly, moderate pace. Voice B (Chea): Standard US English, Male, energetic young student.
Text: [Bopha]: Hi Chea! Are you hungry? My office is taking a lunch break. [Chea]: Yes! I just finished my university lecture. Where can we eat? [Bopha]: There's a new cafe near Wat Botum. It has a gluten-free menu. [Chea]: Oh, I don't have to eat gluten-free food. But can I get something spicy? [Bopha]: Yes, you can. But remember, I am a vegetarian. I have to avoid meat. [Chea]: No problem. They have great options without meat. We have to go there now before it gets crowded.
