Did you know that until 1550 chocolate was only known to natives in Mexico and parts of central and south America? Today is the day to release your inner chocaholic and celebrate the annual event with your students!
The Warm-up Activity
Beginners / Young Learners & Teens
Vocabulary Revision: Write the word ‘chocolate’ in the middle of the board and build a word web around it by asking students what words come to mind when they think of chocolate. Encourage them to consider all of their senses as they think of different descriptive and relative words.
The Choco Quiz
Beginners / Young Learners & Teens
Which European country was the first to enjoy chocolate? Why is dark chocolate good for us? How heavy is the biggest chocolate bar in the world?
Find out how much your students know about chocolate with this fun quiz from our Voices 4 series and make learning English an exciting and sweet adventure!
Download it here: The Choco Quiz.
The Chocolate Facts Worksheet
Beginners / Young Learners & Teens
Who were the first people known to consume cacao beans? What is the scientific name of the cacao tree? Why do we say that cacao is the ‘food of the gods’?
Find all the answers and let your students improve their vocabulary skills with this gap-filling exercise from our Voices 4 series.
Download it here: The Chocolate Facts Worksheet.
The Choco Review
Beginners / Young Learners & Teens
Ask your students to write a book or a film review, based on a book or film about chocolate. A popular option for all young chocolate lovers is the ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ book and film!
