Topic 30: Cooking and Food Culture

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. Do you like cooking? Why or why not?

2. What is your favorite food?

3. Can you cook? What dishes can you make?

4. What is a popular dish in your country?

5. Do you prefer sweet or salty food? Why?

6. Have you ever tried cooking a new recipe? What was it?

7. What is your favorite meal of the day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)? Why?

8. Do you like eating at home or in a restaurant? Why?

9. What is the most unusual food you have ever eaten?

10. How often do you eat fast food?

11. Do you think cooking is difficult? Why or why not?

12. What ingredients do you need to make a salad?

13. Do you like spicy food? Why or why not?

14. Have you ever tried food from another country? What was it?

15. What is your favorite drink?

16. Would you like to learn how to cook better?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. How does food bring people together?

18. What are the main differences between home-cooked food and restaurant food?

19. Do you think people should learn how to cook at a young age? Why?

20. How do different cultures influence each other’s food?

21. What are the benefits of cooking at home?

22. Do you think traditional food is disappearing? Why or why not?

23. How do cooking styles change from generation to generation?

24. What role does food play in family gatherings?

25. How does social media affect food culture?

26. What are some common table manners in your country?

27. How can people make healthier food choices?

28. Do you prefer quick and easy meals or slow-cooked meals? Why?

29. What are some food trends that are popular today?

30. How does the way people eat change in different seasons?

31. Do you think fast food is more convenient than home-cooked food? Why?

32. What food would you recommend to a visitor in your country?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does food culture shape national identity?

34. What are the economic effects of the global food industry?

35. Should governments regulate unhealthy food more strictly? Why or why not?

36. How does climate change affect food production?

37. What ethical issues exist in food production?

38. How does globalization impact local food traditions?

39. What is the relationship between food and sustainability?

40. Should people eat locally grown food instead of imported food? Why?

41. How do food choices reflect personal values and beliefs?

42. How has technology changed the way people cook and eat?

43. Should food waste be a bigger concern? Why or why not?

44. How do different countries handle food security and hunger?

45. What is the role of food in cultural celebrations and festivals?

46. Should schools provide free healthy meals to students? Why or why not?

47. Can a country’s cuisine help improve its tourism industry? How?

48. If you could eat only one type of food for a year, what would it be and why?