Talk About Food and Cooking in English - Spoken English Lesson

This video tutorial from Oxford Online English teaches how to discuss food preferences, cuisines, and cooking habits. It covers British and Spanish cuisines, explains the differences between cuisine, dish, and meal, and provides vocabulary for describing food flavors and textures. The video also discusses cooking habits and offers instructions on food preparation techniques.

What is a common feature of Mediterranean cuisine?

• Focus on fried foods

• Use of a lot of pasta

• Inclusion of fresh ingredients

• Heavy use of dairy products

Which of the following best describes the term 'cuisine'?

• A specific meal eaten at a certain time

• A style of cooking from a particular culture

• A single dish made from various ingredients

• A type of restaurant

What does the word 'bland' describe in terms of food?

• Food that is very sweet

• Food that is very sour

• Food with little or no flavor

• Food that is very spicy

Which word describes food that is soft and easily breaks into pieces?

• Crumbly

• Chewy

• Tender

• Crunchy

What is a 'takeaway' in terms of food?

• Food prepared at home and eaten later

• Food bought from a restaurant to eat elsewhere

• A meal eaten at a restaurant

• A packed lunch taken to work or school

What is a 'canteen'?

• A type of food storage container

• A small kitchen in a home

• A place where food is served to staff or students

• A type of fast food restaurant

What does 'saute' mean in cooking?

• To bake in an oven

• To cook in hot fat for a short time

• To grill over an open flame

• To cook in boiling water

What is the difference between 'boil' and 'simmer'?

• Boil uses low heat, simmer uses high heat

• Boil uses high heat, simmer uses low heat

• Boil is for frying, simmer is for baking

• Both use the same heat level

What should you do to avoid a sauce becoming lumpy?

• Add flour at the end

• Use high heat

• Stir continuously and add milk slowly

• Add milk quickly

What is the final step in making moussaka?

• Frying the aubergine

• Simmering the sauce

• Baking until lightly brown on top

• Adding the meat