Daily English Lesson 5 – Eating Breakfast (Intermediate)

Welcome back to your Daily English lesson! Today’s topic is Eating Breakfast, an important part of our daily routine. In this lesson, you’ll read a natural story, learn new vocabulary, and practice useful expressions. Eating breakfast is more than just food – it’s a habit that sets the tone for the whole day.

👉 This lesson is also available at the beginner level. Click here to read it.

📖 Full Story Section – Eating Breakfast

Maria woke up earlier than usual because she had an important meeting at work. She walked into the kitchen, still feeling a little drowsy, and opened the refrigerator. Inside, she saw fresh fruit, yogurt, and bread. She decided to prepare a balanced breakfast instead of grabbing something quick.

She toasted two slices of bread until they were golden and crisp. While waiting, she sliced a banana and placed it neatly on a plate. She poured herself a glass of orange juice and brewed a cup of strong coffee. The smell of the coffee filled the entire kitchen, making her feel instantly more awake.

As she sat at the table, Maria thought about how she used to skip breakfast when she was younger. Back then, she believed it would save her time in the morning. But later, she realized skipping breakfast made her feel sluggish and distracted during the day. Now, she made it a point to eat something nutritious every morning, even if it was simple.

Today’s breakfast was not extravagant, but it was satisfying. She enjoyed the crunch of the toast, the sweetness of the banana, and the refreshing taste of the juice. Most importantly, she felt energized and focused—ready to start her day. Maria smiled, thinking, A good breakfast really does make a difference.

🗣️ Story Section with explanations

Our story begins with me saying, “Let me tell you a little story.”

Maria woke up earlier than usual. She had an important meeting at work. She walked into the kitchen, still feeling a little drowsy (sleepy and not fully awake). She opened the refrigerator and saw fruit, yogurt, and bread.

She wanted to prepare a balanced breakfast (a healthy meal with different types of food) instead of eating something quick. She toasted bread until it was crisp (hard on the outside and easy to break). She sliced a banana and put it on a plate.

Then she poured orange juice into a glass and made coffee. The strong smell of the coffee made her feel awake (no longer sleepy).

As she ate, Maria remembered how she used to skip breakfast (not eat breakfast at all). She thought it would save time, but it actually made her feel sluggish (slow and lacking energy) during the day.

Now, she made it a habit to eat something nutritious (healthy and good for your body) every morning.

Her breakfast wasn’t extravagant (very fancy or expensive), but it was enough. She enjoyed the crunch (a hard sound you make when biting food) of the toast and the refreshing (making you feel cool and awake) taste of the juice.

When she finished, she felt energized (full of energy) and focused (able to concentrate on work). Maria smiled and thought, Breakfast really does make a difference.

📚 Vocabulary & Explanation

1. Drowsy – sleepy and not fully awake.
   Example: I felt drowsy after staying up late last night.
2. Balanced breakfast – a meal with different types of food for health.
   Example: A balanced breakfast includes fruit, protein, and grains.
3. Crisp – firm, hard, and easy to break.
   Example: The toast was perfectly crisp.
4. Skip breakfast – to not eat breakfast.
   Example: Many students skip breakfast before school.
5. Sluggish – slow and without energy.
   Example: He felt sluggish after eating too much fast food.
6. Nutritious – healthy and good for your body.
   Example: Nuts are a very nutritious snack.
7. Extravagant – too fancy or expensive.
   Example: They had an extravagant dinner at the hotel.
8. Crunch – the sound made when biting something hard.
   Example: I love the crunch of fresh carrots.
9. Refreshing – making you feel cool, fresh, or awake.
   Example: A cold drink on a hot day is refreshing.
10. Energized – feeling full of energy.
    Example: She felt energized after going for a run.
11. Focused – able to concentrate well.
    Example: He stayed focused while preparing for the exam.

🔁 Recap

Maria prepared a simple but healthy breakfast before her meeting. She toasted bread, sliced a banana, and drank orange juice with coffee. In the past, she used to skip breakfast, thinking it would save time. However, she realized that skipping meals made her sluggish and unfocused.

Now, she makes sure to have a nutritious meal every morning. Today’s breakfast wasn’t extravagant, but it gave her energy and focus for the day. Maria enjoyed the crisp toast, the refreshing juice, and the sweetness of the banana. She finished her meal feeling energized and ready to start her busy day.

The story reminds us that breakfast plays an essential role in how we feel and perform. A small, balanced meal can boost our mood and concentration. Like Maria, we can build better habits by making time for a healthy start each morning.

📖 Glossary

• Drowsy – sleepy, not fully awake.
• Balanced breakfast – a healthy meal with different foods.
• Crisp – firm and crunchy.
• Skip breakfast – not eat breakfast.
• Sluggish – slow, no energy.
• Nutritious – healthy, good for the body.
• Extravagant – too fancy or expensive.
• Crunch – sound of biting hard food.
• Refreshing – making you feel cool/awake.
• Energized – full of energy.
• Focused – able to concentrate.

✍️ Practice Task

Write 6–8 sentences about your own breakfast habits. Use at least 5 of today’s vocabulary words. For example, describe whether you eat a balanced breakfast, or if you sometimes skip it.

Thank you for joining today’s lesson! Remember to practice the new words about eating breakfast in your daily life. Come back tomorrow for another story and more English learning. Keep going-you’re making great progress!