One way is to create a situation allowing for an authentic exchange of information that is truly interesting to the students. Everyone is interested in food.
Some people enjoy cooking, but everyone enjoys eating.
By organizing an international potluck, a teacher provides students with an opportunity to use English in an informal setting and to learn about their classmates' cultures. To set the stage for the activity, the teacher first introduces the idea of a potluck, a dinner party in which the guests all bring food to share. The students work in small cultural or national groups to list typical dishes from their country. From the list, each group selects one or two dishes to prepare. In making their selection, the students must consider the availability of ingredients and any dietary restrictions class members may have.