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Conversation Intermediate · Module 4 · Unit 16

Traditional Foods From Your Country

Pre B1 Intermediate

Learning Objectives

In today s lesson, you will discuss cooking and recipes and learn useful vocabulary that you can use in everyday life.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Do you like following recipes or cooking from memory?
  2. What is the hardest dish you have ever tried to cook?
  3. Do you use a lot of spices when you cook?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Ingredient

    noun

    /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

    Meaning:Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a dish.

    I need to buy one more ingredient for this recipe.

    Real Life Tip:

    Americans often focus on fresh ingredients.

  • Recipe

    noun

    /ˈresɪpi/

    Meaning:A set of instructions for preparing a dish.

    Can I have the recipe for this cake?

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common to share recipes with friends.

  • Chop up

    phrasal verb

    /tʃɒp ʌp/

    Meaning:To cut something into small pieces.

    Please chop up the onions for the salad.

    Real Life Tip:

    Standard instruction in many recipes.

  • Whip up

    phrasal verb

    /wɪp ʌp/

    Meaning:To prepare a meal or dish quickly.

    I can whip up some dinner in ten minutes.

    Real Life Tip:

    Implies speed and ease.

  • In a pinch

    idiom

    /ɪn ə pɪntʃ/

    Meaning:If absolutely necessary.

    I do not have fresh garlic, but this powder works in a pinch.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common when improvising while cooking.

  • No-brainer

    slang

    /ˈnəʊ breɪnər/

    Meaning:Something very easy or obvious.

    Choosing to cook instead of ordering takeout is a no-brainer.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used to describe an easy decision.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are deciding what to cook for dinner.
  • Daniel
    I am so tired. I think we should just order takeout.
  • Rachel
    Ordering is expensive. Saving money is a no-brainer.
  • Daniel
    True. I guess I can whip up some pasta if we have the ingredients.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Why does Rachel suggest cooking at home?
  2. What are they going to cook?
  3. What does Daniel use instead of fresh herbs?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. To whip up a meal means to ____.

  2. What is an ingredient?

  3. If you are hungry, you can ____ up a sandwich.

  4. Can you ____ up those carrots?

  5. is / a / no-brainer / this / decision

  6. in / works / a / pinch / it

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. What is something you can whip up in less than 10 minutes?
  2. What do you do in a pinch when you are missing an ingredient?
  3. Is it a no-brainer for you to cook at home?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Do you enjoy following recipes?
  2. What are your three favorite ingredients?
  3. Do you have any kitchen gadgets you use often?
  4. How do you learn new recipes?
  5. What is the easiest meal you know how to cook?
  6. Do you cook for others often?
  7. What is your favorite cooking method?
  8. Do you think cooking is a relaxing activity?
  9. What ingredients do you always keep in your kitchen?
  10. Have you ever made a recipe that turned out badly?
Rachel
We have pasta and tomatoes. That works!
  • Daniel
    Can you chop up the vegetables while I start the sauce?
  • Rachel
    Of course. Do we have any fresh herbs?
  • Daniel
    No, but dried basil works in a pinch.
  • Rachel
    Perfect. This will be delicious.