Have you ever wondered about the origins and culture surrounding all-you-can-eat buffets? In this 6 Minute English segment by BBC Learning English, Neil and Sam delve into the world of buffets, discussing their popularity, behavior of diners, and the intriguing history behind this dining concept.
Today’s movie
6 Minute English – The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p7HytjrKj4
Listening Quiz
Test your knowledge with this quiz about buffets!
Q1: Where did buffets originally come from?
Q2: What does the phrase ‘eyes bigger than your belly’ mean?
Q3: What does it mean to ‘get your money’s worth’ at a buffet?
Q4: What is a caterer?
Q5: What is a vicious circle?
Vocabulary
Let’s explore some key vocabulary related to buffets.
Eyes bigger than your belly
Taking more food than one can eat
I had eyes bigger than my belly at the buffet and couldn’t finish all the food on my plate.
I had eyes bigger than my belly at the buffet and couldn’t finish all the food on my plate.
Pile up
Gather a large quantity of something into a pile
I like to pile up my plate at buffets to try a little bit of everything.
I like to pile up my plate at buffets to try a little bit of everything.
Get your money’s worth
Receive good value for the money spent
I always try to get my money’s worth at buffets by sampling a variety of dishes.
I always try to get my money’s worth at buffets by sampling a variety of dishes.
Vicious circle
A problematic situation that creates new problems
The competitive nature of buffets can lead to a vicious circle of constantly outdoing each other with extravagant displays.
The competitive nature of buffets can lead to a vicious circle of constantly outdoing each other with extravagant displays.
Knock your socks off
Amaze or impress someone
The elaborate wedding buffet really knocked the guests’ socks off with its grandeur.
The elaborate wedding buffet really knocked the guests’ socks off with its grandeur.