CEVICHE: THE INGREDIENTS YOU MIGHT USE

 Ceviche is a traditional dish made with raw fish and fresh ingredients. It is very popular in Latin America, especially in Peru. In this lesson, you will learn how to describe the ingredients of ceviche and how to talk about food in general. You will also practice useful grammar for talking about meals and cooking.

Examples:

• We use fresh fish to make ceviche.

• She is cutting onions and limes.

• Yesterday, we ate ceviche by the beach.

• I will try a new recipe tomorrow.

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📚 GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple

   • I add lemon juice to the fish.

   • They eat ceviche on Sundays.

2. Present Continuous

   • She is preparing ceviche now.

   • We are mixing the ingredients.

3. Past Simple

   • We made ceviche last weekend.

   • He didn't use chili in his recipe.

4. Future (Will / Going to)

   • I will buy fish this afternoon.

   • We are going to make ceviche for dinner.

5. Modal Verbs

   • You should use fresh ingredients.

   • You mustn't leave the fish out too long.

6. Comparatives & Superlatives

   • Lime is more sour than orange.

   • Fresh fish is the best for ceviche.

7. Adverbs of Frequency

   • I usually eat ceviche on weekends.

   • She rarely uses too much salt.

8. Prepositions

   • The fish is in the bowl.

   • We serve ceviche with sweet potato.

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📖 VOCABULARY

1. Fish – A sea animal used as food.

2. Lime – A small green citrus fruit.

3. Onion – A vegetable that adds flavor and can make you cry.

4. Chili – A small, spicy pepper.

5. Salt – A mineral used to add flavor.

6. Pepper – A spice used to make food taste better.

7. Corn – A yellow grain, often served with ceviche.

8. Sweet potato – A soft, sweet vegetable.

9. Juice – Liquid from fruits or vegetables.

10. Ingredient – One part of a recipe or meal.

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I love eating ceviche with sweet potato.

• You should try adding more lime juice.

• This is my favorite recipe.

• Can you pass me the salt?

• We are making ceviche together.

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✅ SENTENCES

Positive:

• I eat ceviche every Sunday.

• They add chili and lime.

Negative:

• He doesn’t like onions.

• We didn’t use sweet potato last time.

Questions:

• Do you like ceviche?

• What ingredients do you use?

Answers:

• Yes, I love it!

• I use fish, lime, onions, and chili.

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🗣️ CONVERSATION

Carlos: Hi Ana! What are you doing?

Ana: Hey Carlos! I’m making ceviche. Do you want to help?

Carlos: Sure! What do you need?

Ana: I have the fish and lime. Can you cut the onion and chili?

Carlos: Of course! Do you want a lot of chili?

Ana: Just a little. It shouldn’t be too spicy.

Carlos: Got it. Are we using sweet potato too?

Ana: Yes, I boiled it already.

Carlos: Perfect! I love ceviche. We’re going to enjoy this.

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📘 READING

Ceviche: A Fresh and Tasty Dish

Ceviche is a popular dish in many Latin American countries. It is made with raw fish, lime juice, onions, chili, salt, and sometimes other ingredients like sweet potato or corn. The lime juice "cooks" the fish without using heat. This makes ceviche a fresh and light meal.

People eat ceviche at the beach, at home, or in restaurants. It is a traditional food in Peru, but many countries have their own version. Some people like it spicy, and others prefer it mild. Making ceviche is easy, but you must use fresh fish. It’s also important to prepare it just before eating.

Questions:

1. What is ceviche made of?

2. How is the fish cooked?

3. Where can people eat ceviche?

4. Why is it important to use fresh fish?

Answers:

1. Raw fish, lime juice, onions, chili, salt, and more.

2. With lime juice.

3. At the beach, at home, or in restaurants.

4. Because it is not cooked with heat.