Teacher’s Overview
Fake Foods!
What’s Really in Your Food?
Warm-up & Reading + Speaking & Fun Activities
In the supermarket, everything looks tasty and trustworthy… until you start reading the labels. Honey mixed with syrup, olive oil that isn’t pure, maple syrup that’s mostly corn syrup — food fraud is more common than many people realize.
This practical and eye-opening lesson helps students understand the real-world issue of fake and adulterated foods. Using a relatable supermarket scene, students explore why food fraud happens, how to spot it, and what smart consumers can do.
PDF 1 includes warm-up questions, an engaging short story, vocabulary support, fun facts, and comprehension questions. PDF 2 offers speaking practice, role-play at the supermarket, smart shopper tips, and a personal promise activity.
A useful lesson that combines real-life awareness with meaningful English practice — perfect for students who want to become smarter, more informed consumers.
Level: Elementary – Pre-Intermediate
Skills: Reading, Vocabulary, Speaking, Discussion, Consumer Awareness
Time: 45–60 minutes
What’s included: PDF 1 (Warm-up & Reading) + PDF 2 (Speaking & Fun Activities)
Making English fun… and useful in real life!
