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A1–A2Children, Teens· 15–20 minutes

Food-A–Z

A printable Food-A–Z vocabulary activity: write one word for each letter, then check suggested answers.

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What’s in the worksheet?

  • A–Z vocabulary challenge
  • Useful topic-based word recall
  • Pair-friendly activity
  • Suggested answers on page 2

Retrieve and organise food vocabulary by initial letter using an A–Z grid.

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A simple way to teach it

Before the lesson

Use page 1 and keep the suggested answers on page 2 for feedback. Start with familiar examples such as apple, bread and cheese.

  1. Fill familiar letters first, then compare with a partner. X may be left blank; the key includes both individual foods and dishes such as dumplings, quiche and udon.
  2. Review spelling, the initial letter and topic relevance. The answer key provides suggestions; other appropriate words or phrases are valid.
  3. Choose several foods and use I like ... or I don't like ... to describe preferences.

Support and extension

Support with food pictures and familiar regional dishes; extend by grouping answers into ingredients and prepared dishes. Accept suitable foods not in the key.

Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.

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