Lesson Plan: Cooking (B2 Level)

Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to discuss and describe different cooking techniques, ingredients, and recipes using appropriate vocabulary and grammar structures.

Materials: - Whiteboard or flipchart - Markers - Handouts with cooking-related vocabulary and phrases - Pictures or illustrations of various cooking techniques and ingredients - Recipe cards or printouts of simple recipes

Warm-up (5 minutes): 1. Greet the students and ask them about their favorite dishes or cooking experiences. 2. Discuss the importance of cooking in their culture and daily lives. 3. Introduce the topic of the lesson: cooking.

Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Present a list of cooking-related vocabulary on the board. 2. Elicit the meaning of each word from the students and provide examples. 3. Distribute handouts with the vocabulary list and ask students to match the words with their definitions.

Main Activity: Cooking Techniques (20 minutes): 1. Show pictures or illustrations of different cooking techniques (e.g., frying, boiling, grilling, baking, sautéing). 2. Discuss each technique, its purpose, and the types of dishes it is commonly used for. 3. Divide the students into pairs or small groups and ask them to discuss their favorite cooking techniques and why they prefer them. 4. Monitor the groups and provide feedback on their discussions.

Grammar Focus: Describing Recipes (15 minutes): 1. Introduce the language used to describe recipes, such as imperatives, adjectives, and time expressions. 2. Provide examples of recipe descriptions and ask students to identify the grammar structures used. 3. Distribute recipe cards or printouts of simple recipes. 4. In pairs, students will take turns describing the steps of a recipe to their partner using the appropriate grammar structures. 5. Monitor the pairs and provide assistance as needed.

Speaking Activity: Sharing Recipes (10 minutes): 1. Ask students to bring in a recipe from their culture or a dish they enjoy cooking. 2. In pairs or small groups, students will take turns sharing their recipes, describing the ingredients, cooking techniques, and any special tips. 3. Encourage students to ask questions and engage in a discussion about the recipes. 4. Monitor the groups and provide feedback on their discussions.

Wrap-up (5 minutes): 1. Recap the main points discussed during the lesson. 2. Ask students to share one interesting thing they learned about cooking or a new recipe they would like to try. 3. Provide any additional resources or recommendations for further practice.

Note: The timing provided for each activity is approximate and can be adjusted based on the pace and needs of the students.