English Lesson (Listening and Speaking, B1): "Talking about Food"

Vocabulary

A. known worldwide – famous around the world
B. strange – unusual, odd, weird
C. goat's head – animal's head, goat skull
D. cow's eyes – eyes of a cow
E. gross – disgusting, unpleasant, awful
F. appetizing – looks tasty, appealing
G. vegan – plant-based, no animal products
H. give up – quit, surrender, stop trying
I. gain weight – put on weight, increase
J. thin – slender, not thick, lean

The Chinese,  French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese translations are below the videos.

 

40 Essential Cooking Verbs in English with Examples – Perfect for B1 Learners and ESL Teachers (Vocabulary)

Verbs used in cooking from preparations of the ingredients to serving.

🥗 Salads

1. Wash: Wash the lettuce before you chop it.

2. Chop: Chop the cucumbers into small pieces.

3. Slice: Slice the tomatoes thinly.

4. Peel: Peel the carrots before you grate them.

5. Grate: Grate some cheese to put on top of the salad.

6. Mix: Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.

7. Toss: Toss the salad gently with the dressing.

8. Drizzle: Drizzle olive oil over the salad before serving.

9. Serve: Serve the salad cold with lemon on the side.

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English Lesons (Listening): "Bread" B1 Level

Vocabulary

a) Staple – A basic food eaten often.
French: Un aliment de base souvent consommé.
Korean: 자주 먹는 기본 음식.
Japanese: よく食べる基本的な食べ物。
Chinese: 经常吃的基本食物。

• Example: Rice is a staple food in many countries.
  
• French: Le riz est un aliment de base dans de nombreux pays.
  
• Korean: 쌀은 많은 나라에서 기본 음식이다.
  
• Japanese: ご飯は多くの国で主食です。
  
• Chinese: 大米是许多国家的主食。
  

My English Class #28: "Food"

Vocabulary

A. known worldwide – [famous around the world], connu dans le monde entier
B. strange – étrange
C. goat's head – tête de chèvre
D. cow's eyes – yeux de vache
E. gross – dégueulasse
F. appetizing – appétissant
G. vegan – végétalien

H. give up –  renoncer
- I tried to convince my friend to go with me but I gave up. [J'ai essayé de convaincre mon ami de m'accompagner, mais j'ai abandonné.]
- I gave up drinking coffee (or: I gave up coffee). [J'ai arrêté de boire du café.]

H. gain weight – prendre du poids
I. thin – maigre

10 Expert Tips to Enhance Your Donut Eating Experience: Make Every Bite Count

Eating a donut is one of life's simple pleasures. Whether you're a fan of classic glazed, filled with jelly, or dusted with powdered sugar, enjoying a donut can be an art form. Here are ten tips to elevate your donut-eating experience:

1. CHOOSE FRESHLY MADE DONUTS
Fresh donuts offer the best flavor and texture. If possible, get them from a bakery where they're made daily.

2. WARM IT UP
If your donut isn’t straight from the fryer, warm it up for a few seconds in the microwave. It revives the glaze and softens the dough, making it taste freshly baked.

3. PAIR WITH COFFEE
The classic pairing! The bitterness of coffee balances the sweetness of the donut, enhancing both flavors.