B2 topic: People and Society: Key Vocabulary: Society: community, population, citizens, residents . Social issues: inequality, poverty, unemployment, crime rate, cost of living . Relationships: get along with, fall out with, keep in touch, look up to someone . Generations: elderly, teenagers, middle-aged, generation gap . Culture & norms: traditions, customs, social norms, multicultural, diversity Roles: breadwinner, stay-at-home parent, volunteer, activist . Useful B2 Phrases: There’s a growing trend of young people moving to cities. The gap between rich and poor seems to be getting wider. We tend to take healthcare for granted in some countries. It’s common to live with your parents until you get married in many cultures. People are more aware of mental health issues nowadays. Discussion Questions to Practice: How has your society changed in the last 10 years? Do you think social media brings people together or drives them apart? ...
Food culture: B2- intermediate: 📚 Food culture encompasses the shared beliefs, practices, rituals, and traditions surrounding the production, preparation, and consumption of food within a community. It acts as a cornerstone of cultural identity, preserving heritage through regional ingredients and cooking methods while fostering social connections. Key elements of food culture include: * Cultural Identity & Heritage: Food acts as a, representing history and values that are passed down through generations. * Social Rituals: It is a medium for gathering, celebrating, and marking significant events. * Regionality & Seasonality: Local landscapes and climates dictate ingredients, such as the contrast between dairy-based cooking in Northern Italy and olive oil-based in the South. * Tradition vs. Modernization: While traditional food culture involves set, habitual meal times, modern food culture is shifting towards more flexible, convenient dining, and globalized, blended ...