Food for Good Luck in Different Countries
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Food for Good Luck in Different Countries

This engaging ESL lesson plan for adults at the A2-B1 level focuses on food believed to bring good luck in different countries. Over 45 minutes, students will improve their listening and speaking skills through individual tasks, including discussing traditional dishes associated with good luck, watching a video, and answering comprehension questions.

Skills

  • Can follow the general outline of a demonstration or presentation on a familiar or predictable topic, where the message is expressed slowly and clearly and there is visual support
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Look at the list of traditional dishes or foods from various countries. Think about which countries these foods are popular in.

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Noodles
2
Pomegranate
3
Fish
4
Pork
5
Herring
6
Lentils
7
Peas
2

Before watching the video, look at the glossary.

3

Watch the video. Were your guesses in the beginning of the lesson right?

4

Choose the correct option.

5

Match the foods to the countries where people believe they bring good luck.

6

Discuss the following questions.

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