Mastering English - Vocabulary in the kitchen - B1+ Level - Group lesson - Duration 1h

Oct 1, 2026

Uploaded by Mary Man

Group B1+ lesson focused on mastering English cooking vocabulary through a salad-themed reading and practice workflow. Learners review imperative mood, sequence words, and key food and process terms by matching vocabulary to definitions, answering comprehension questions about a sample healthy salad text, and completing gap-fill exercises using cooking verbs and measurement/seasoning terms. Activities include a warm-up group task to create a named salad concept, recipe customization discussion, and structured homework writing instructions for a favorite dish recipe.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages6

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Lesson goals

Warm-up

Exercise 1

Pre-reading

Exercise 2

Reading

Exercise 3

Exercise 4

Vocabulary practice

Exercise 5

Homework

Correct answers and teaching tips

# Mastering EnglishVocabulary in the kitchen B1+Level Group lesson Duration:1h Age:Adults Students can follow simple instructions given on packaging,e.g.cookinginstructions;can describe how to do something,giving detailed instructions. ## Lesson goals Students are familiar with the words for basic flavours and foods,imperative mood and sequence words. Necessary background ## Warm-up Exercise 1:What do you see in the pictures?Work in groups of 2-3 and make asalad with some of these ingredients,you can add any dressings.Come up withan interesting name for your salad and present it to the rest of the class. Tweak your lessons with the power of Al 2 ## Pre-reading Exercise 2.Match the words with their definitions: a.to divide something into two equal parts b.to cut food into small cubes c.to cut food into thin,flat pieces d.to scatter a small amount of something over food e.broken into small pieces f.cut into small irregular pieces g.filled with a large quantity of something h.a sauce used to flavor salads or other dishes i.to modify something according to personal preferences j.replacing one ingredient with another k.adding seasoning or spices until the desired flavoris achieved 1.gently pressing down on food to flatten it m.to mix ingredients by lightly lifting and dropping them n.to pour a thin stream of liquid over food o.aunit of measurement for cooking equivalent to 3 teaspoonsp.to add salt,pepper,herbs,or spices to enhance the flavor of food 3 ## Reading Exercise 3.Look through the text on the next page and choose the correct titlefor it. Exercise 4.Read the text and answer the questions. 1.Would you like to try making this salad?Why/why not? 2.How do you prepare the mixed greens for the salad? 3.Does the author provide any tips for making the dressing? 4.What are some other vegetables or proteins that could be added to customize thesalad recipe? 5.Why is balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing a healthier alternative to creamydressings? twee Tweak yourlessons with the power of Al Eating healthy is important for our overallwell-being.One way toinclude more nutritious foods into our diet is by making salads.Salads are a great way to get a variety of vitamins and minerals inone meal.Here's a recipe for a healthy salad that you can easilymake at home. 2SERVINGS·15 MIN ## Ingredients -2 cups mixed greens(spinach,kale)-1/2 cup cherry tomatoes,halved-1/4 cup sliced cucumber-1/4 cup sliced red onion-1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese-1avocado,diced-1/4 cup chopped walnuts-1 tablespoon olive oil-1tablespoon balsamic vinegarAdd salt and pepper to taste ## Process 1.Start by washing the mixed greens and patting them dry with a paper towel. 3.Dice avocado,cut cherry tomatoes in halves,slice cucumbers 2.In a large bowl,combine the mixed greens,cherry tomatoes,sliced cucumber,and red onion. 3.Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts over the top of the salad. 4.Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad,then season with salt and pepper to taste. 5.Finally,toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly distributed. This salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.The mixed greens provide vitamin A,C,and K,while the walnuts are a great source of omega-3.The feta cheese adds protein and calcium tothe salad.The balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing is a healthier alternative to creamy dressings thatare high in calories and fat. You can customize this recipe by adding or substituting different vegetables or proteins.For example,you could add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein. 4 5 ## Vocabulary practice Exercise 5.Read a few cooking tips and fill in the gaps with these words. 1. (1)mayonnaise with Greek yogurt makes a healthier dip. 2. (2)can make or break a salad.Try making your own vinaigrette by mixing olive oil and vinegar. 3.Use a (3)to measure dry ingredie

FAQs

What language points does the lesson focus on?

The lesson focuses on imperative mood and sequence words, alongside vocabulary for basic flavours and foods.

What do learners do in the warm-up activity?

In groups of 2–3, learners look at pictures, create a salad using given ingredients (and any dressings), name it, and present it to the class.

How is the healthy salad recipe prepared in the reading text?

The process includes washing and drying greens, chopping/dicing the ingredients, combining them in a bowl, adding feta and walnuts, drizzling olive oil and balsamic vinegar, seasoning with salt and pepper, then tossing until evenly distributed.

Oct 1, 2026

Uploaded by Mary Man