ESL WORKSHEET - Talking about barbecues

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

AT A BARBECUE

LinguaHouse

Sep. 10, 2024

Level: Pre-Intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of English: General English
Tags: 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old; Introductions and Greetings; Making Requests and Offers; Getting to Know People; Making and Receiving Compliments; Situation Based; Vocabulary Lesson; Socializing; Useful Vocabulary; People and Places; Food and Drink
Publication date: 09/10/2024

In this slightly updated lesson, students talk about barbecues. They start a lesson by reviewing vocabulary related to the topic. They listen to and practice dialogues related to barbecues. Making introductions, invitations, suggestions, asking permission, warnings and other related functions are included with a roleplay exercise at the end.

• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 1 in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 2 in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 1 in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 2 in British English.

AUDIO TRANSCRIPTS

AUDIO 1
Tom: Hi Ben - come on in. So glad you could come!
Ben: Thanks for inviting me. What a lovely patio!
Tom: Thanks - we’ve just got some new chairs. Now... this is my sister, she’s in charge of serving the drinks. Anna, this is Ben, from work.
Ben: Nice to meet you.
Anna: And you. I’ve heard a lot about you from my brother! Can I get you a drink? There’s beer or some soft drinks.
Ben: A lemonade would be nice, thanks.
Anna: I think the food is just about ready. Why don’t you grab a plate and get some food?
Tom: Watch out - that tray’s really hot! How about some chicken?
Ben: Actually, I’m vegetarian. I guess I can just have some salad and bread.
Tom: Don’t worry - we’ve got veggie burgers! And veggie sausages!
Ben: Oh well, if you’ve got veggie burgers, I’ll have one of those! I didn’t expect there to be so many options!
Tom: There’s ketchup and stuff on the table over there. Help yourself.
Ben: Mind if I sit here?
Anna: Sure, take a seat.
Ben: Oh no! You’re all wet! Sorry - I think I was just trying to carry too many things.
Anna: Don’t worry about it! This is an old dress and I’ve already got some ketchup on it - I’m a messy eater! So, you work with my brother, tell me...

AUDIO 2
A. Give a compliment

What a lovely patio!
This is such a beautiful garden!

B. make an introduction

This is my sister.
I’d like you to meet my neighbor, Sally.

C. make an offer

Can I get you a drink?
How about some chicken?
Would you like some salad?

D. accept an offer

A lemonade would be nice, thanks.
I’d love some iced tea, please.

E. Make a suggestion

Why don’t you grab a plate and get some food?
You should try some of this sauce.

F. Give a warning

Watch out - that tray’s really hot!
Look out - it’s really spicy!

G. Ask for permission

Mind if I sit here?
Is it all right if I join you?

H. Give permission

Sure, take a seat.
Yes, please do.
Help yourself!

I. Make an apology

Oh no! You’re all wet. Sorry!
How stupid of me.

J. Accept an apology

Don’t worry about it.
That’s OK.

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/at-a-barbecue. Accessed on September 20, 2024. © 2008–2024 LinguaHouse.com. All rights reserved.