1 · Words to know
ingredientnoun
one of the foods you use to make a dish
dishnoun
a type of prepared food, like soup or rice
recipenoun
instructions for cooking something
flavournoun
the taste of food (sweet, salty, spicy)
freshadj
just made or picked, not old
traditionaladj
done the same way for a long time
homemadeadj
made at home, not bought in a shop
spicyadj
food with strong, hot flavour like chilli
localadj
from the area where you live
popularadj
liked by many people
healthyadj
good for your body
modernadj
new, of the present time
2 · Talk with a partner
  1. What food did you often eat when you were a child?
  2. What is a typical dish from your country or region?
  3. Do you prefer cooking at home or eating in a restaurant? Why?
  4. Is there a food you did not like before but enjoy now?
3 · Useful phrases

USEFUL LANGUAGE: TALKING ABOUT FOOD

4 · Different people, different views

Should we keep traditional food the same, or is it good to change it?

A CHEFI love mixing old recipes with new ideas to make exciting dishes.
A GRANDPARENTTraditional food connects us to our family. We should not change it.
A STUDENTI enjoy fast food and food from other countries. Variety is good.
A FARMERI want people to buy fresh, local ingredients, not food from far away.
5 · What do you think?

Agree, not sure, or disagree? Be ready to give one reason.

Home-cooked food is always healthier than restaurant food.
Fast food is bad for our culture.
Traditional recipes should never change.
Cooking is a skill everyone should learn.
Food from your own country is the best food in the world.
6 · Your turn (choose one)

Choose ONE way to share your ideas about food:

7 · One word

Say one word that describes your favourite food.

TEACH FOR SUCCESS! · Student handout · B1–B2