What's for dinner?
Get your students talking about dining in community vs. eating alone as they explore this topic by answering questions and participating in group discussions. The language in this poll is suitable for low-intermediate+ English learners. A comprehensive lesson titled Eating Alone? is available in Ellii's Health Matters section. You will also find related lessons for higher and lower levels.
Preview
1. Do you usually eat dinner alone?
- Yes, I usually eat dinner alone.
- No, I usually eat dinner with others.
- I rarely eat a meal in the evening.
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- socialize
- meal
- solitude
- lonely
- cook
Agree or Disagree?
2. When I eat alone, I usually watch TV or go on my phone.
- Agree
- Disagree
3. Families that cook together stay together.
- Agree
- Disagree
4. I like eating alone in restaurants.
- Agree
- Disagree
Elaborate
5. What usually happens when people eat alone?
- They eat too much.
- They eat too little.
- They eat too fast.
- They enjoy their food more.
- They enjoy their food less.
- They socialize more.
- They feel lonely.
6. In your opinion, which is the best place in a home for a family to socialize?
- at a dining room table
- at a kitchen table
- on a couch in a living room
- in the front or backyard
- other
7. What is the best way to help someone who lives alone?
- invite them to join you for a holiday meal
- start a conversation with them on the street
- offer to share a meal with them regularly
- wave hello when you see them
- ask if they are lonely