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Conversational / EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Lesson 16
Traditional Foods From Your Country
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Talk about traditional foods from your country using everyday vocabulary.
2. Ask and answer questions about food preferences and cooking traditions.
3. Use present, past, and descriptive language to discuss recipes and food experiences.
Exercise 1
News Words & Expressions
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
noun
Cuisine
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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
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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.
Try out
phrasal verb
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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
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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
Conversation
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Two friends discussing their country’s traditional foods.
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 2.1
Questions.
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.
I usually _______ (try out / go for / look for) new dessert recipes.
Feijoada _______ (is / are / be) made with black beans and pork.
Nina sometimes _______ (make / makes / making) baklava at home.
We _______ (should / must / can) share our traditional dishes next weekend.
5. I usually _______ (go for / try out / take up) spicy dishes when I eat out.
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?
