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Unit 16
Traditional Foods From Your Country
Pre B1- Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Talk about traditional foods from your country using everyday vocabulary.
Exercise 1
New Words & Expressions
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
noun
Cuisine
Similar:
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/kwɪˈziːn/
Meaning:
A style or method of cooking
- Italian cuisine is famous for pasta and pizza.
Real Life Tip:
The word is commonly used to refer to national or regional cooking styles.
noun
Recipe
Similar:
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/ˈrɛsəpi/
Meaning:
Instructions for preparing a dish
- I learned a new recipe for chicken curry.
Real Life Tip:
People often share recipes during family gatherings or online.
phrasal verb
Try out
Similar:
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/traɪ aʊt/
Meaning:
Test a new recipe or dish
- I want to try out a new dessert recipe this weekend.
Real Life Tip:
Commonly used when experimenting with new food, ideas, or activities.
Go for
phrasal verb
Similar:
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/ɡoʊ fɔr/
Meaning:
Choose a particular option
- I usually go for spicy dishes when I eat out.
Real Life Tip:
Frequently used in casual dining and everyday decision-making.
Exercise 2
Role-Play
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Carlos and Nina are at a coffee shop having a conversation about traditional foods from their countries.
Hi, Carlos! What traditional foods do you like from your country?
Nina
Hi, Nina! I really enjoy feijoada; it’s a famous Brazilian dish.
Carlos
That sounds delicious! How is it made?
Nina
It’s made with black beans, pork, and spices. We usually serve it with rice.
Carlos
Interesting! In my country, we have a traditional pastry called baklava.
Nina
Oh, I love sweets! Do you make it at home?
Carlos
Sometimes, yes. I also try out new recipes when I have free time.
Nina
Next time, we should share our traditional dishes and cook together!
Carlos
Exercise 3
Role-Play Q&A
Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
1. What traditional dish does Carlos enjoy?
2. What ingredients are in feijoada?
3. What is the traditional pastry Nina mentions?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
Fill in the blank
I like ________ at the park after school.
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
Fill in the Blank
Directtion: Choose the correct answer.
1. I usually _______ new dessert recipes.
a. look for
b. go for
c. try out
2. Feijoada _______ made with black beans and pork.
a. be
b. are
c. is
3. Nina sometimes _______ baklava at home.
a. make
b. makes
c. making
4. We _______ share our traditional dishes next weekend.
a. should
b. must
c. can
5. I usually _______ spicy dishes when I eat out.
a. take up
b. try out
c. go for
Conversation Activity
Direction: Find the Mistake
Situation: Carlos and Nina are at a coffee shop discussing traditional foods.
Question 1
Carlos: What do you usually do when you want to cook something new, Nina?
Nina: I usually look new dessert recipes.
Question: What do you think is wrong with the answer?
a. Wrong verb choice
b. Missing preposition
c. Wrong tense
Question 2
Carlos: What do you usually choose when you eat out, Nina?
Nina: I usually take up spicy dishes when I eat out.
Question: What do you think is wrong with the answer?
a. Wrong phrasal verb meaning
b. Wrong tense
c. Wrong subject
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. What is your favorite traditional food from your country and why?
2. Can you describe a recipe for a traditional dish?
3. Do you prefer trying traditional foods or new dishes when eating out?
Exercise 5
Discussion
Direction: Use the new words and expression you learnt in this lesson to have a conversation with your tutor.
1. What traditional foods are famous in your country?
2. Do you prefer cooking traditional foods or modern recipes?
3. Which traditional dish do you like the most?
4. Do you usually make traditional foods at home or eat them at restaurants?
5. How often do you try new recipes?
6. Have you ever tried traditional foods from another country?
7. What ingredients are common in your country’s traditional cuisine?
8. Do you think traditional foods are healthier than modern fast food?
9. Would you like to learn cooking traditional dishes from other countries?
10. Have you ever shared a traditional recipe with friends or family?
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