What’s for Dinner? – ESL Listening Practice (Podcast + Worksheet)

Welcome to our English podcast series for ESL learners – Global Chat Over Coffee!

In this episode, we explore what's for dinner while teaching you natural English phrases you can use in daily life.

Listen, learn, and download the free worksheet!

Sections:

• 🗒️ 🎧 Read / Listen to the episode on YouTube

• 📝 Key Vocabulary

• 🧩 Free Download: What's for Dinner? Worksheet (PDF)

• ❓ Quiz Questions

• ✍️ Practice: Share 'What's Dinner Like in your Country?' in the Comments ⬇️

ESL Podcast - Talking about dinner routines around the world

• 🎧 Listen to the episode on YouTube 👉https://youtu.be/herjE7Yx1no

📝 ESL Podcast Script : What's for Dinner?

🎧 INTRO

“Welcome back to Global Chat Over Coffee – where we talk about food, life, and culture in easy English.

Today’s episode is all about dinner time! What do people eat in the evening around the world?”🍽️

“We’ll hear from two friends sharing their favourite dinner routines – and you’ll learn useful food words and real English conversation.”

📥“Grab your free worksheet and get ready to listen, learn, and enjoy!”

🍽️ Main Dialogue (Sophie + Lena)

👩‍🦰Sophie: “So, Lena, what’s dinner like at your place?”

👩Lena: “Well, in Italy, we usually eat dinner quite late – around 8 or 9 PM. Pasta is very common, and we often start with a salad.”

👩‍🦰Sophie: “Sounds delicious! In Singapore, dinner is earlier – usually by

7 PM. We love hawker food – rice, noodles, sometimes soup!”

👩Lena: “Ooh, I’d love to try that. Do you cook often or eat out?”

👩‍🦰Sophie: “A bit of both. On weekends, I cook. On weekdays, I grab something quick.”

👩Lena: “Same here. What’s your favorite dinner dish?”

👩‍🦰Sophie: “Chicken rice – quick, simple and tasty!”

👩Lena: “Yum! That’s going on my must-try list.”

🎯 OUTRO

“We hope you enjoyed this episode of Global Chat Over Coffee.”

“What’s dinner like in your country? Let us know in the comments.”

“Download the free worksheet and keep practising your English!”

“See you in the next episode!”

📄 Episode 2 Worksheet: "What’s for Dinner?"

Part 1: Vocabulary Match (Dinner Words)

Match the food word with its meaning:

A	B
1.Hawker food	a) Italian food made from wheat, like spaghetti or macaroni
2. Salad	b) A hot liquid dish, often with vegetables or meat
3. Soup	c) A cold dish with raw or fresh vegetables
4. Chicken rice	d) Rice served with chicken, a popular Singapore dish
5. Pasta	e) Cheap and tasty food sold at food stalls or markets

✅ Answer Key:

Part 1: 1 → e, 2 → c, 3 → b, 4 → d, 5 → a

Part 2: Fill in the Blanks (From the Dialogue)

Use the words: dinner, noodles, pasta, weekends, salad

1. In Italy, we often eat __________ and start with a __________.

2. In Singapore, we usually have rice or __________.

3. On __________, Sophie likes to cook.

4. Lena eats __________ around 8 or 9 PM.

Part 3: Listening Comprehension

Answer the questions after listening:

1. What time do Italians usually have dinner?

2. What kind of food is common in Singapore?

3. Does Sophie cook every day?

4. What is Sophie’s favourite dinner dish?

Part 4: Speak & Share

Discuss with a partner or write in your journal:

What do you usually eat for dinner? Do you cook, eat out, or order delivery?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

✅ Answer Key:

Part 1: 1 → b, 2 → a, 3 → c, 4 → d, 5 → e

Part 2:

1. pasta, salad

2. noodles

3. weekends

4. dinner

Part 3:

1. Around 8 or 9 PM

2. Rice, noodles, soup

3. No – only on weekends

4. Chicken rice

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👉Download your free worksheet here and tell us in the comments – "what’s for dinner?”

☀️See you next time on Global Chat Over Coffee!

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