🍽️ How to Start Your Lesson with a BANG: Gastro-Tourism
A food-fueled speaking lesson for curious minds & hungry travellers!
 
🎯 Goal of the lesson
To boost speaking fluency and vocabulary through the delicious topic of gastro-tourism — with real-life questions, video input, and unusual dishes from around the world.
Level: Adults/Teenagers B1+
Number of Slides: 17
Estimated Time: 15–30 minutes (adaptable based on group dynamics)
📦 What’s inside the lesson?
🍜 Warm-up tasks to define gastro-tourism and reflect on personal food experiences while travelling
💬 Speaking questions on food preferences, cooking classes, and travel habits
🧠 Vocabulary match task with terms like local delicacy, fusion food, street vendor, etc.
🎥 Video task – Watch real people talk about their favourite cuisines from around the world (YouTube link included)
🌍 Speaking follow-up: Compare your predictions with the video and reflect on the world’s best cuisines
🍲 Unusual dishes activity: Learn about 5 exotic foods (e.g. fried tarantulas, balut, durian)
→ Rate each one on bravery level and interest level
→ Decide: Would you try it or skip it?