Level |
Topic |
Speakers |
Length |
Intermediate |
Barbecue and Food |
Man – Woman |
01:29 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
What kinds of food do people often prepare and eat at a barbecue or family party?
Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!
These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, moving, and talking! The goal is to explore ideas, share opinions, and get ready for the next part of the lesson.
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In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way? Then, pair students with members of the other group and have students explain their reasons. Rotate partners for more practice.
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In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms. What do others think? Do you agree or disagree with them?
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For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate. This helps you get ready to speak and join real conversations in English. Consider recording your ideas and check your progress.
- Barbecues are the best way to bring people together compared to indoor meals.
- Outdoor parties are more enjoyable than formal indoor gatherings.
- Barbecues waste too much food and are bad for the environment.
- People who don’t eat meat often feel left out at barbecues.
- Hosting a barbecue is more stressful than attending one.
- Music is necessary for any successful outdoor party.
- Barbecue food tastes better than restaurant food.
- Outdoor social gatherings can be uncomfortable because of weather and bugs.
- Large outdoor parties are better than small, private gatherings.
- Barbecues and outdoor events should end early rather than late at night.
Idioms
“eat like a horse” = to eat a lot
“My brother eats like a horse, so you’ll need a lot of food for the party.”
“eat someone for breakfast” = to beat badly
“Their soccer team is so good that they will eat our team for breakfast.”
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
Talk about a party or dinner you have had with family or friends during the past month or so. Who came to the activity? What did you eat? Who prepared the food? What activities or games did you do at the party? How long did it last?
Online Investigation
Use the internet to search for a recipe on how to prepare a typical food from a country that interests you. What ingredients do you need to prepare the food? Is there a particular time of year or holiday when people eat this food? Does this food have any special meaning to the people?