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Food news: the community fridge that fights food waste

A radio news report on a street fridge where cafés and neighbors share spare food; students listen for facts and rules, then discuss food waste.

B1Adults40 minNews report

About this lesson

A B1 listening lesson (news report). Dialogues and stories to listen to, with transcripts, speed control and ready-made questions.

Level
B1
Skill
Listening
Type
News report
Students
Adults
Time
About 40 minutes
Topic
Food & drink
Activities
Key words, Speaking / writing task, Listening (read aloud), True / False, Multiple choice, Matching, Table to fill in
Key words
food waste, leftover food, neighborhood, volunteer, raw meat, label, use-by date
Access
Premium

By the end, students can

  • Understand the main facts and rules in a local news report
  • Learn words and collocations about food waste
  • Discuss ways to waste less food at home