What do spring and language have in common? New beginnings! Around the world, spring is celebrated with food, colour, and connection. And yes – it’s a fantastic time to learn English through culture, cooking, and healthy habits.

Let’s dig in!

1. Spring Traditions Around the World

Talking about culture builds great conversation skills. Let’s look at some springtime celebrations you can talk about in English:

• Nowruz (Persian New Year): Includes cleaning the house, making symbolic dishes, and starting fresh
• Easter (Christian): Involves eggs, bunnies, family meals, and celebration
• Cherry Blossom Festivals (Japan): People picnic under trees, celebrating nature

Useful phrases:

• “In my country, we celebrate spring by…”
• “One traditional spring food is…”
• “We decorate with…”

Mini activity: Describe a spring celebration in your country – in English. Use at least 5 adjectives (colourful, fresh, peaceful, joyful, sunny).

2. Food for Fluency

Talking about food is an easy and delicious way to learn vocabulary:

• Fresh produce: “I love buying fresh produce from the market.”
• Seasonal ingredients: “Asparagus is a seasonal vegetable in spring.”
• Herbs: “I use mint and basil in my salads.”

Speaking activity:

• Describe your favourite spring dish. What ingredients does it use? How do you cook it?

English tip: Try watching a spring recipe video in English – then repeat the steps out loud!

3. Healthy Eating, Healthy Language

Spring inspires lighter meals and healthier habits. And when your body feels better, your English flows better too!

Useful language:

• “I’ve been eating more greens lately.”
• “I’m trying to cut down on sugar.”
• “My energy is better when I eat light meals.”

Idiom of the season: “You are what you eat.” – Your diet affects how you feel (and speak!).

Ready to Taste New Words?

Food is more than something we eat – it’s a way to connect, to share stories, and to describe the world in colourful, tasty English.

Hungry for more? Join LanguageWize and learn English through life, culture, and conversation. It’s the most natural way to grow.

Heidi Nel

21 May 2025