Brecon’s ESOL students introduce their favourite dishes

Students studying ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) in Brecon Beacons College - part of the NPTC Group of Colleges – talk to Brecon Story about food and recipes important to their cultures. This charming informal mini food festival offers an insight into the importance of cuisine to the communities that make up the cultural identity of Brecon.

Each student brought along a dish or ingredient that is typical to their original home country or culture. The result was a delicious array of food, hugely enjoyed by all after filming.

“It is such a joy to work with so many interesting learners from around the world, who have so much to contribute within our community. ESOL learners begin their journey as an individual and soon develop valuable friendship groups.”

— ESOL tutor Jacqui Griffiths commented

Jacqui was really delighted that her group of learners used the theme of food to create this film with Brecon Story. It is such a symbol of cultural diversity and yet a shared experience for all. The story features the sharing of home dishes and ingredients, representing something special for each presenter.
Featured in the Story are :
Jacqui Griffiths introducing food made by Lil Pun from Nepal = Sel Roti

Rully Stammers from Indonesia = Beef Rendang curry, Jasmine rice, spring rolls and samosas

Magdalena Falkiewicz from Poland = Pickled cucumbers and sauerkraut

Mohammed Khalaf from Syria = Arabic coffee and Syrian sweet pancakes

Jolanta Przytulska from Poland = Dandelion honey and Polish crumble cake