The language of food

This week Year 11 students participated in an international food exchange.

This week Year 11 Spanish and German Beginner students combined forces to raise intercultural awareness on the topic of food.

The German students prepared and presented to the Spanish students about the food culture in German-speaking countries and the Spanish students then returned the favour.

A teacher stands at the front of a classroom giving a presentation about German pastries, exploring the language of food with images of baked goods and the word Lebkuchen displayed on a screen whilst students sit at desks listening attentively.

“The presentations were very interesting,” commented German teacher Frau Romana Stjepanovic, reflecting on the fun (and tasty!) cultural exchange.

“Students taught each other food-related words from the other language and samples of typical Hispanic and German foods, desserts and beverages were given out for students to try.”

A group of students in school uniforms eat snacks and chat, sharing the language of food around tables covered with plates in a classroom. Some stand, others sit, creating a casual and social atmosphere.