Pancake day. Traditions. ESOL/EFL A1-A2

Summary

The script discusses pancakes and how they are enjoyed around the world. It highlights differences in pancake ingredients and toppings across various countries - chocolate in France, fish in Asia. There is a focus on Pancake Day celebrations and traditions in the UK, including the use of 52 million eggs nationally and pancake races and tossing. Pancake art is also noted as popular in the USA. Finally, the basics of making pancakes are reviewed - mixing milk, water, flour and eggs and cooking them in a pan before attempting to toss them.

Takeaways

• 😋 Pancakes are popular around the world, but countries use different ingredients like chocolate, fish, lemons and sugar
• 🌍 In the UK there is a day called Pancake Day when people eat lots of pancakes - it's always on a Tuesday in February or March
• 🥚 On Pancake Day in the UK, people use 52 million eggs
• 🎉 There are pancake competitions and flipping contests on Pancake Day in the UK
• 🖼️ Pancake art is very popular in the USA where people make pictures of celebrities on their pancakes
• 🍳 It's easy to make pancakes with ingredients like milk, water, flour and eggs
• 🎵 The script begins and ends with [Music] tags
• 👩‍🍳 To make pancakes, cook the ingredients in a pan then flip or throw them
• 🌎 Different countries have different pancake ingredients and traditions
• 🥞 Pancakes are usually sweet, round flat cakes enjoyed all over the world

Q & A

What are some popular pancake toppings around the world?

In France, pancakes often come with chocolate. In Asia, they sometimes have fish as a topping. In the UK, common toppings are lemons and sugar.

When is Pancake Day celebrated in the UK?

Pancake Day in the UK is always on a Tuesday in February or March.

How many eggs are used on Pancake Day in the UK?

52 million eggs are used on Pancake Day in the UK.

What pancake activities take place in the UK?

In the UK there are pancake competitions where people run races while flipping pancakes. People also throw pancakes up into the air.

What is popular pancake art in the USA?

In the USA, a popular pancake art activity is making pictures of celebrities using pancake batter.

What are the basic pancake ingredients?

The basic pancake ingredients are milk, water, flour, and eggs.

How are pancakes cooked?

Pancakes are cooked by mixing the ingredients in a pan over heat, then flipping the pancakes when bubbles appear on the uncooked side.

Why do people flip pancakes in the air?

Flipping pancakes high into the air is done for fun and showmanship, especially during pancake competitions.

What does the phrase 'good luck' refer to at the end?

The 'good luck' at the end refers to wishing good luck to anyone trying to flip pancakes high up into the air, which can be tricky.

What is the overall purpose of Pancake Day?

The overall purpose of Pancake Day is to have fun and celebrate with the community by cooking, eating, and playing with pancakes.