Languages at Work

6 Let's eat!

This section aims to make help you become aware of the variety of food in the UK and the world.

Activity 22 The Great British Menu

You should allow 15 minutes

Make notes on what foods you would consider as traditionally British. Write down examples of starters, main courses and puddings.

Discussion

Here is an example of a typical British menu.

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Activity 23 Food from around the world

You should allow 10 minutes

Link the following foods to their countries of origin, and definitions.

Answer

Answers

Food Origin Definition
Goulash Hungary Stew flavoured with paprika
Shish Turkey Barbecued mince meat
Korma Curry India Spices with cream and meat or vegetables
Couscous North Africa Steamed semolina with spicy meat
Dimsum China Steamed dumplings
Sushi Japan Pieces of fish on rice
Nasi Goreng Malaysia Fried rice dish with egg
Borsht Russia Soup made from beetroot

Activity 24 Traditional food from abroad

You should allow 15 minutes

Choose one of the five countries listed below, and write down at least three foods or drinks that you associate with that country.

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Germany

  • Mexico.

Activity 25 Foreign delicacies – points of view

You should allow 15 minutes

Across the world, there are some dishes that might appear unusual, such as insects, snails, monkeys, etc. Have you heard of food from around the world that you would not eat? Write these down and provide reasons for your decisions. You may want to discuss your views using the Comments section below.

Activity 26 Things aren't always as they seem

You should allow 15 minutes

Have another look at the Great British Menu.

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Can you think of any reasons why a tourist might not want to eat anything on the menu? Again, you may want to discuss your views using the Comments section below.