Intermediate Speaking Practice 2
Level: A2
Skill: Speaking
Topic: Food & Feeling
Time: 20-25 minutes
exercise 4: food categories
Say each category clearly.
fibre · fermented food · sugar · processed food · everyday food
Now say the sentences.
Beans are a fibre food.
Yoghurt is a fermented food.
Cake is a sugary food.
Fast food is a processed food.
Rice is an everyday food.
Repeat at least three times, then continue when you feel comfortable.
exercise 5: pairing
Say the sentences. Use “When I eat…”.
When I eat fibre, I feel light.
When I eat fermented food, I feel clear-headed.
When I eat sugar, I feel energized.
When I eat processed food, I feel heavy.
When I eat everyday food, I feel sluggish.
Now use your own foods and feelings.
Repeat at least three times, then continue when you feel comfortable.
Reveal
Did you know your gut and your brain are connected?
A nerve called the vagus nerve sends signals between your gut and your brain.
Your gut is talking to your brain all the time — about what you eat, and how you feel.
Imagine what your gut is telling your brain about the food you eat.
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exercise 6: how i probably eat
Say the sentences. Use your own foods.
I probably eat more sugar than I should.
I probably eat less fibre than I should.
I notice I often reach for processed food when I’m stressed.
I notice I often reach for sweets when I’m tired.
Now say your own sentences.
Repeat at least three times, then continue when you feel comfortable.
