THIS FOOD IS OFTEN SERVED ON A STICK

 Some foods around the world are served on a stick. This makes them easy to eat, especially when walking or standing. These foods are popular at street markets, fairs, and festivals. In Peru, for example, anticuchos are a common food served on sticks. Other countries also have similar foods, like kebabs or corn dogs.

In this topic, you will learn how to describe food served on a stick, explain how it is prepared, and talk about its taste and presentation. We will use basic grammar, vocabulary, and useful expressions to help you practice.

Examples:

• I love eating chicken on a stick.

• This food is spicy but very tasty.

• He is grilling meat on a stick right now.

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📘 GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple:

• People eat food on a stick at festivals.

• Vendors sell meat skewers every night.

2. Present Continuous:

• She is preparing chicken skewers now.

• They are grilling meat on sticks.

3. Past Simple:

• We tried food on a stick last weekend.

• He ate anticuchos yesterday.

4. Future (Will / Going to):

• I will eat corn dogs at the fair.

• We are going to try new street food.

5. Modal Verbs:

• You should try anticuchos.

• You mustn’t touch the hot stick.

• I can cook chicken on a stick at home.

6. Comparatives and Superlatives:

• Food on a stick is cheaper than restaurant food.

• Anticuchos are the most popular street snack.

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📗 VOCABULARY (10 Words)

1. Stick – a thin piece of wood used to hold food

2. Skewer – another word for a stick used in cooking

3. Grill – to cook something over fire

4. Anticucho – a Peruvian dish of grilled meat on a stick

5. Corn dog – a hotdog on a stick, covered in cornmeal batter

6. Vendor – someone who sells food or goods

7. Street food – food sold in public places

8. Sauce – a liquid used to add flavor

9. Spicy – having a strong, hot flavor

10. Juicy – full of liquid and flavor

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• This food is served on a stick.

• I want to try that one!

• Can I have one with sauce?

• It smells delicious!

• How is it cooked?

• I like it spicy.

• Let’s try something new.

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🧾 SENTENCES

Positive:

• I love grilled food on a stick.

• It is tasty and easy to eat.

Negative:

• I don’t like food that is too spicy.

• That meat wasn’t juicy.

Questions:

• Do you like food on a stick?

• What kind of meat do they use?

Answers:

• Yes, it’s very good!

• They use beef or chicken.

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🗣️ CONVERSATION

Luis: Look! They are selling food on sticks!

Ana: Yes, those are anticuchos. They smell great!

Luis: What kind of meat is that?

Ana: It’s beef heart, grilled with spices. Want to try one?

Luis: Sure! I’ve never eaten it before.

Ana: Let’s get one with spicy sauce.

Luis: Okay! I think I’m going to like this.

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📖 READING

Food on a Stick

In many countries, food on a stick is very popular. It is easy to carry, fun to eat, and usually very tasty. In Peru, one famous example is anticuchos, made from beef heart and cooked on a grill. In the United States, people eat corn dogs, hot dogs on a stick covered in fried cornmeal. In Asia, there are many types of grilled meat or vegetables served on sticks. People enjoy this kind of food because it is simple and delicious.

Questions:

1. Why do people like food on a stick?

2. What are anticuchos made from?

3. What is a corn dog?

4. Where can you find food on a stick?

Answers:

1. Because it is easy, fun, and tasty.

2. Beef heart.

3. A hot dog on a stick covered in cornmeal.

4. In Peru, the USA, and Asia.