Street Food
This A2 lesson is all about street food from around the world. Students learn the names of popular street foods, read a short text about dishes from different countries, and practice making questions and telling facts from opinions. It’s a fun, food-themed lesson that gets beginners talking about what they like to eat.
Lesson overview
- Learn the names of popular street foods like hot dogs, crepes, and kebabs
- Read a short text about street food from six different countries
- Practice making questions using common food vocabulary and simple structures
- Discuss personal food preferences and tell the difference between facts and opinions
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| Level | Vocabulary | Lesson Time |
| A2 / Pre-Intermediate | 8 words | 60 min |
Vocabulary
- Hot dogs
- Ice cream
- Waffles
- Bubble tea
- Pizza slice
- Crepes
- Kebab
- French fries
Contents
- Lead-in
- Reading
- Vocabulary
- Reading
- Questions
- Speaking
- Practice
- Fact or Opinion
- Speaking
Start with the picture on slide 2. Ask students to describe what they see. At A2 level, they might only say a few words, and that’s fine. Push them gently with questions like “What color is it?” or “Does it look hot or cold?” Then move to the lead-in questions on slide 3. These are simple and personal, so most students will have something to say about street food in their own city.
The vocabulary slides work well as a naming game. Show the pictures first and let students guess before revealing the answers. After you go through the eight street foods on slide 5, ask pairs to add four more. This is where students get creative and often bring in foods from their own countries. Give them a couple of minutes, then share as a class.
The reading text is short and uses simple language, so it should be manageable for A2 learners. Read it together or let students read quietly, then go through the comprehension questions on slide 9. The matching activity with countries and flags is a nice change of pace and helps students remember what they just read. For the question-making activity on slide 10, do the first one together as an example. Students at this level sometimes struggle with word order, so model it clearly before letting them work in pairs.
End with the fact or opinion exercise. It’s a good way to introduce the idea without getting too complicated. Then finish up with the speaking task on slide 12 where students describe their favorite street food. If you have time, let them show pictures on their phones. A2 students love talking about food, so this one usually wraps up with lots of energy.
