Interviews

High-intermediate

What would you choose for each of these items for the perfect meal?

• an appetizer
• the main course
• a side dish
• a beverage
• a drink

Here are some words and expressions that appear in the video:

go through a phase (expression): experience a temporary period of change
– Teenagers often go through a phase during their high school years, and I can’t understand their moods.

smush (up) (verb): crush or smash
– The children smushed their grapes on their plates during lunch.

mushy (adjective): soft and wet
– The sandwiches were really mushy because of the water on the table, and no one wanted to eat them.

Now, watch the interview and answer the comprehension questions. You can also turn on the automatically-generated captions for the video once you start it.

What are some favorite foods that people eat on some of the major holidays in your country? What are the names of these foods, what are the main ingredients, and how are these foods prepared?

The following activities deal with related topics to give you additional language practice.

• Dinner Meals
• Dinner Recipes
• Gourmet Cooking
• Gourmet Recipes
• My Favorite Meal