Talking About Your Daily Routine In English

What does “porridge” mean in British English?

Porridge is a warm breakfast food. You cook oats in hot milk or water until they are soft. It is thick and creamy. Many people eat it on cold mornings. British people say porridge. American people say oatmeal for the same food. You can add sugar, honey, or fruit on top. So if you want this warm breakfast in Britain, ask for porridge, not oatmeal.

In the clip, people talk about what they eat in the morning. One person says I eat porridge for breakfast. Others say they eat toast, cereal, or fruit and yogurt. Porridge is a normal British breakfast word.