| Level | Topic | Speakers | Length |
| Intermediate | Conversation | Man – Woman | 01:44 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
What are some common things people eat for breakfast in your hometown? Are any of these things unique to your culture that you might not find in other countries? Who usually prepares meals in your house: you, a parent, or someone else? In this activity, you will hear a father and daughter talking about breakfast choices. Which is most appealing to you?
- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
- People should never skip breakfast, even if they are not hungry.
- A traditional breakfast with eggs and meat is healthier than cereal or bread.
- Eating a large breakfast gives you more energy than eating a large dinner.
- Coffee is more important than food in the morning.
- Sweet foods like pastries are a bad choice for breakfast.
- Breakfast should always be eaten at home, not on the go.
- Some cultures eat rice, soup, or even leftovers for breakfast, and this is better than sugary foods.
- Children need breakfast more than adults.
- Eating breakfast every day can help people lose weight.
Idioms
“an acquired taste” = something you don’t like at first, but you begin to like it
“Eating his food is an acquired taste because he uses so many exotic ingredients.”
“bread and butter” = a job or activity that provides steady income
“Teaching school is my bread and butter; I do landscaping on the side.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Vocabulary Practice
Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:
Post-Listening Exercise
What did you eat for breakfast this morning? If you had a friend from another country eat breakfast at your house, would he discover something different to eat than he or she is used to?
Online Investigation
Eating a healthy breakfast is often said to be key to both mind, body, and spirit as a means of starting off the day; however, what you eat and how much you eat can vary widely, and eating habits are sometimes influenced by the local culture. Use the internet to find one article on the importance of eating breakfast and then find two breakfast recipes that support the types of food suggested in the article.