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Teach English the Yorkshire Way – Cooking and Food Resources

Suggested learner level: Pre-Entry to Entry 3

These ESOL teaching resources help learners develop English language skills through the theme of cooking
and food, using culturally relevant topics linked to life in Yorkshire and across the UK.

The materials include lesson slides, printable worksheets, vocabulary activities and teacher guidance
designed for classroom use with ESOL and EFL learners.

Teachers can use the resources to introduce food vocabulary, support speaking and discussion activities,
and develop reading skills through practical and engaging classroom tasks.

The resources can be used together as a complete themed lesson or adapted individually depending on the
needs and level of your learners.

What this resource pack includes

  • A classroom presentation introducing cooking vocabulary and discussion topics
  • ESOL Teacher guidance with lesson ideas and suggested classroom activities
  • A vocabulary list with audio pronunciation support
  • Printable worksheets linked to the lesson slides
  • A short reading activity to extend learning and discussion

Our downloadable cooking and food resources for your ESOL lessons

Cooking Vocabulary Matching Worksheet

The Cooking and Food Lesson Slides provide the main structure for the lesson and introduce learners to vocabulary and discussion topics related to cooking and food.

The slides include prompts for classroom discussion and references to the worksheet activities included in this resource pack.

Teachers can present the slides in class or download them to adapt for their own lesson planning.

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Type

Powerpoint lesson slides

Topic: Cooking and food vocabulary Suggested level: Pre-Entry to Entry 3 Skills supported: Speaking, vocabulary, discussion
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Teacher Notes and Lesson Guidance

The teacher notes provide guidance on how the cooking and food resources can be used in ESOL classrooms.

The notes include suggestions for structuring lessons using the materials and ideas for adapting activities to suit learners at different levels.

Teachers will find guidance on:

  • introducing cooking and food vocabulary
  • supporting group discussion activities
  • adapting worksheets for mixed ability groups
  • extending learning through speaking and interaction tasks
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Type: ESOL Teacher guidance Topic: Cooking themed ESOL lesson Suggested level: Pre-Entry to Entry 3 Skills supported: Lesson planning and teaching<br>support
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Cooking Vocabulary Keywords with Audio

This vocabulary resource introduces key cooking and food related words used throughout the lesson materials.

The vocabulary list includes pronunciation support to help learners practise listening and speaking skills.

Teachers can use the vocabulary resource before introducing the worksheets or as a follow-up activity to reinforce learning.for adapting activities to suit learners at different levels.

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Type: Vocabulary resource with audio Topic: Cooking and food vocabulary Suggested level: Pre-Entry to Entry 3 Skills supported: Vocabulary, listening, pronunciation
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Printable worksheets for cooking and
food resources for your ESOL lessons

These printable worksheets for ESOL learners support the lesson slides and vocabulary activities.

The worksheets provide practical tasks that help learners practise vocabulary, reading and discussion skills through activities based around cooking and food.

Teachers can use the worksheets during the lesson or as follow-up classroom activities

Cooking Vocabulary Matching Worksheet

This printable ESOL worksheet helps learners practise key cooking vocabulary by
matching words with their meanings.

The activity works well as a vocabulary starter or revision task

This worksheet directly relates to Slide 3 of the Cooking Vocabulary Matching Worksheet

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Type: Printable worksheet Topic: Cooking vocabulary Suggested level: Pre-Entry to Entry 2 Skills supported: Vocabulary development
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Yorkshire Puddings

This printable ESOL worksheet helps learners practice following instructional information videos.

The activity works well as a vocabulary starter or revision task

This worksheet directly relates to Slide 5 of the Cooking Vocabulary Matching Worksheet

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Type: Printable worksheet Topic: Cooking vocabulary Suggested level: Pre-Entry to Entry 2 Skills supported: Vocabulary development
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Yorkshire Foods

This printable ESOL worksheet helps learners practise typical local food vocabulary as well as general conversational vocabulary.

The activity works well as a vocabulary starter or revision task

This worksheet directly relates to Slide 8 of the Cooking Vocabulary Matching Worksheet

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Type: Printable worksheet Topic: Food and general vocabulary Suggested level: Pre-Entry to Entry 2 Skills supported: Vocabulary development
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Hubert Street Kitchen Activity

This worksheet is based on a real community cooking initiative, helping learners
explore how food and community activities connect in local areas.

The activity encourages conversation and practical language use related to food and
social activities.

This worksheet directly relates to Slide 9 of the Cooking Vocabulary Matching Worksheet

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Type: Printable worksheet Topic: Community cooking Suggested level: Pre-Entry to Entry 3 Skills supported: Speaking, discussion
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Wider Opportunities Activity

This worksheet encourages learners to think about local opportunities connected to
food and cooking, including community projects and activities.

The resource supports discussion about participation in community activities.

This worksheet directly relates to Slide 11 of the Cooking Vocabulary Matching Worksheet

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Type: Printable worksheet Topic: Community engagement Suggested level: Entry 2 to Entry 3 Skills supported: Reading, discussion
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Extension Reading Activity: 15 Brilliant Foods

This reading activity introduces learners to a range of foods and encourages
discussion about different cooking traditions and food preferences.

Teachers will find guidance on:

  • reading comprehension
  • vocabulary development
  • classroom discussion activities
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Type: Printable worksheet Topic: Community engagement Suggested level: Entry 2 to Entry 3 Skills supported: Reading, discussion
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How teachers can use this resource

These cooking and food ESOL resources can be used in a number of ways depending on the needs of your learners.

Teachers may use the materials:

  • As a complete themed lesson using the slides and worksheets together
  • As vocabulary activities to introduce cooking terminology
  • As discussion prompts to support speaking practice
  • As printable worksheets for classroom tasks
  • As reading activities to support language development