French Foods and Eating Habits
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Objective
I can compare and contrast French and American eating habits and express my opinion about eating habits in both country.
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Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
In France, meal times are very structured, with specific hours for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, unlike the more flexible eating schedules common in the US.
- 2
It is considered polite in France to eat almost everything with a fork and knife, even items like fries or pizza, which is a contrast to the more casual, hand-held eating habits in the United States.
- 3
The French concept of "apéro" involves enjoying drinks and small snacks between 5 and 7 PM, emphasizing community and preparing for a meal, while American "happy hour" often includes half-priced appetizers and a wider variety of food.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
12 questions
Name three differences in eating habits between France and the U.S. that were discussed in the video.
What is 'apéro' in French food culture, and how does it differ from 'happy hour' in the U.S.?
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Exit ticket
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“Compare and contrast French and American eating habits based on the video. Then, express your opinion: which country's eating habits do you prefer and why?”
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