The texts are written for native speakers and not adapted to the students' level. The students are the center of attention, and not the instructor. The gathering of information is dynamic. In class, teach the most important vocabulary related to food in English speaking countries. Also, do not forget to deal with different habits or beliefs. The second part of this lesson is practical, allowing the students to surf the Web with the instructor's guidance. Students are provided with several exercises aimed at pointing out differences between the two cultures. The third part requires the students to get involved in cooking food. ____ You usually leave 10 to 15% of the total bill as a tip for the waiter/waitress. ____ Lunch and dinner take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. respectively. ____ Very frequently people say grace before they begin to eat. ____ You need not make reservations to dine at a restaurant on weekends. ____ Men usually sit down at the table before women do. ____ People ask for permission before leaving the table. ____ The host serves himself first and then he serves his guests. ____ It is considered polite to leave the table before everyone else is done. ____ Desserts are never eaten. ____ The most important meal is lunch. Choose one of the web addresses provided below. http://www.menumart.com/thegreenhouse/ http://www.menumart.com/waterhouse/ http://www.menumart.com/thegreenhouse/ http://www.menumart.com/waterhouse/ Fill this out with the information you have found on the page. Name of the restaurant _______________________ Postal address _______________________ Telephone number _______________________ E-mail address _______________________ Schedule _______________________

Name of the restaurant _______________________ Postal address _______________________ Telephone number _______________________ E-mail address _______________________ Schedule _______________________ Fill this out with what you plan to eat. Lunch Appetizer _______________________ Soup _______________________ Pasta _______________________ Fish _______________________ Meat _______________________ Dessert _______________________ Dinner Appetizer _______________________ Soup _______________________ Pasta _______________________ Fish _______________________ Meat _______________________ Dessert _______________________ Appetizer _______________________ Soup _______________________ Pasta _______________________ Fish _______________________ Meat _______________________ Dessert _______________________ Appetizer _______________________ Soup _______________________ Pasta _______________________ Fish _______________________ Meat _______________________ Dessert _______________________ Write a list of the differences you can find when comparing American and Spanish restaurants (opening hours, prices or kind of food for example). You will compare your list with the rest of the class later on. http://www.recipexchange.com/recipexchange_cfmfiles/recipes.cfm