Explaining a Simple Recipe to Someone
Guide a friend through the steps of making a simple dish. Requires using sequential language (first, then, next) and specific cooking verbs.
Situations
Choose from 5 conversations to practice
Introducing the Dish and Ingredients
The speaker introduces the name of the simple dish they will explain and lists all the necessary ingredients, including quantities, to the listener. This involves using vocabulary for food items and measurements.
Explaining Preparation Steps (Pre-Cooking)
The speaker guides the listener through the initial preparation steps before actual cooking begins, such as washing vegetables, chopping ingredients, or marinating meat. This requires using specific verbs related to food preparation.
Describing the Cooking Process (Step-by-Step)
The speaker explains the core cooking process, detailing each step sequentially. This involves using transition words (first, then, next, after that, finally) and precise cooking verbs like 'sauté,' 'boil,' 'simmer,' 'fry,' and 'stir.'
Giving Tips and Troubleshooting
The speaker offers helpful tips for successful cooking or addresses potential problems the listener might encounter, like 'don't overcook' or 'if it's too salty, add a little water.' This involves conditional sentences and advice-giving language.
Explaining Serving and Garnish
The speaker describes how to properly serve the dish, including any final touches or garnishes. This touches upon presentation and finishing touches.