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What is thanksgiving all about?

What is thanksgiving all about?

Episode 204: What is Thanksgiving all about?Thanksgiving is a North American tradition that comes around every year at this time of year, but what is it all about?The last Thursday in November is a major celebration day in the USA, it is...

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What is thanksgiving all about?

What is thanksgiving all about?

November 15, 2023Episode 204: What is Thanksgiving all about?Thanksgiving is a North American tradition that comes around every year at this time of year, but what is it all about?The last Thursday in November is a major celebration day in the USA, it is a national...

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The Restaurant – Episode 2 – The Menu

The Restaurant – Episode 2 – The Menu

The Restaurant - Episode 2 - The Menu Menus in eateries can be confusing. Not only is the vocabulary of the foods varied, but the way they are cooked can be confusing even to English native speakers. Listen to Sue and Chris as they decide what they are going to eat...

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History of Food QUIZ

History of Food QUIZ

History of Food QUIZ Do you know the origins of your favorite foods ? Have you ever wondered where your favourite foods came from? You’d be surprised to discover the origins behind some of the most popular foods in the world. Have you thought about the origins of the...

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North Indian Food

North Indian Food

Listen to this interview of Renu, an Indian living in North India about North Indian Food. Do you like spicy food or is it too hot for you? Do you know what millet is? What do you think an Indian person living in India would eat as their ideal food?

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Victoria – English Food Blogger

Victoria – English Food Blogger

Victoria - English Food Blogger Susan caught up with Victoria - English Food Blogger, an enthusiastic food blogger from England who talks about her interests in food and blogging. Victoria's blog is available here for those that would like to read about her food and...

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All about tea

All about tea

Tea is probably the favourite drink across the world, but do you know about tea? Do you know the phrases and expressions related to tea? In this podcast we chat about the noble drink that the British (amongst others) adore. Ever heard of, "A storm in a teacup?" A mug...

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Yuka The Healthy Eating App

Yuka The Healthy Eating App

Yuka The Healthy Eating App that checks out the quality of your shopping basket Do you really know what you eat? Well yes! With Yuka The Healthy Eating App you can scan your products and analyze their impact on your health. In the blink of an eye, Yuka The Healthy...

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What kind of foodie are you?

What kind of foodie are you?

What kind of foodie are you? A foodie is a person who has an ardent or refined interest in food and alcoholic beverages. A foodie seeks new food experiences as a hobby rather than simply eating out of convenience or hunger. The "foodie" -- not as elitist as a gourmet,...

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Ordering food in the wrong place

Ordering food in the wrong place

Ordering food in the wrong place When ordering food and drink, make sure you are in the right place. This spoof advert shows a woman ordering food in the wrong place - although she does realise the conventions that should be used when in another place.  

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Episode 6 – The Review

Episode 6 – The Review

Episode 6 - The Review The role of a customer, acting as a food reviewer is to accurately convey the taste, texture, smell, and presentation of a restaurant's food. You should not only comment on the food but also on the atmosphere, staff knowledge and attentiveness,...

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A meal in an English pub

A meal in an English pub

A meal in an English pub A meal in an English pub is a great way to meet up with friends for an informal chat, drink and to have something to eat. However, as you will hear, pubs can be busy and noisy places and are sometimes not the best place to have a conversation...

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Regional food: Derbyshire

Regional food: Derbyshire

Regional food: Derbyshire All countries have regional food specialities; France is famous for its regional cuisine and world wide renowned foods but what about the UK ? What types of dishes do you associate with the UK ? Sue is from Derbyshire and she has a bit of...

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The food we miss from home part 2

The food we miss from home part 2

The Foods We miss from home part 2 - When living away from home, your tastes change and you learn to adapt to the local food and end up loving it in most cases. That said, we can still miss some of the food from back home and from time to time, get a craving for those...

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The Foods We miss from The UK

The Foods We miss from The UK

The Foods We miss from The UK When living away from home, your tastes change and you learn to adapt to the local food and end up loving it in most cases. That said, we can still miss some of the food from back home and from time to time, get a craving for those...

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Molecular gastronomy

Molecular gastronomy

Molecular gastronomy is a subdiscipline of food science that seeks to investigate the physical and chemical transformations of ingredients that occur in cooking. Its program includes three areas, as cooking was recognized to have three components, which are social,...

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The Top 10 Healthiest Foods you can eat

The Top 10 Healthiest Foods you can eat

The Top 10 Healthiest Foods you can eat The Top 10 Healthiest Foods you can eat, health food is food marketed to provide human health effects beyond a normal healthy diet required for human nutrition. Foods marketed as health foods may be part of one or more...

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The consequences of an unhealthy diet

The consequences of an unhealthy diet

The consequences of an unhealthy diet The consequences of an unhealthy diet - researchers at Virginia Tech have found that veering away from your healthy eating habits for just 5-days could have negative effects on your metabolism and lead to long-term problems like...

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Making an easy and delicious Chicken curry

Making an easy and delicious Chicken curry

Making an easy and delicious Chicken curry - it is so easy when you know how. If you enjoy Indian or Asian food, then you probably like curries - delicious aren't they! Chicken curry is a common delicacy in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, as well as in the...

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Which beer suits your personality ?

Which beer suits your personality ?

Which beer suits your personality ? Which beer suits your personality ? Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world, and the third most popular drink after water and tea. Indeed in the middle ages beer was considered safer and a...

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What fruit is this?

What fruit is this?

What fruit is this? What fruit is it? Is an example of some flashcards that you can use to help beginners learn the names of some fruits - it can also be used to refresh the memory of more advanced learners, and perhaps help them learn some new vocabulary. [h5p...

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