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Which subject	Spanish as foreign
What topic	Reading menus
What length (min)	30
What age group	Adult courses
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Reading Menus

Topic

Reading Menus in Spanish

Objectives

Develop vocabulary related to food and dining in Spanish.
Improve reading comprehension skills through the analysis of menus.
Build confidence in speaking and understanding restaurant-related scenarios.

Materials

Printed menus from various Spanish-speaking restaurants.
Whiteboard and markers.
Projector (if needed for digital menus).
Worksheets with vocabulary exercises.
Audio files of native speakers reading menu items (optional).

Grade/Age Group

Adult Learners

Subject

Spanish as a Foreign Language

Class Size

20 Students

Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Correspondence

This lesson corresponds to the national curriculum standards for language acquisition, focusing on real-life language use and contextual understanding.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the topic of reading menus. Discuss the importance of this skill in real-life situations.
2	Vocabulary Preview	10 mins	Introduce key vocabulary related to food and dining. Use visual aids (pictures) and context sentences.
3	Menu Analysis	10 mins	Distribute printed menus. In pairs, students analyze a menu, identifying different sections (appetizers, mains, desserts) and discussing dish descriptions.
4	Group Sharing	3 mins	Each pair shares one interesting item from their menu with the class, practicing pronunciation and comprehension.
5	Wrap-up & Review	2 mins	Summarize vocabulary covered. Assign homework related to menu creation or further vocabulary practice.
6	Homework Assignment	1 min	Inform students of the homework task: create a mock menu in Spanish using vocabulary from the lesson.

Homework

Each student is to create a mock menu in Spanish, incorporating at least 10 vocabulary words from the lesson.
Submit via email by the next class; no presentations will be required.

Note

Encourage students to practice speaking and reading at home. They can think of their favorite dishes and try to translate them into Spanish for additional practice.