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How to Make Pumpkin Pie


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Published: 11.22.2025
Level 4   |   Time: 2:34
Accent: American
Source: Allrecipes

Learn how to make the perfect pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. An ESL process lesson.


triangle Directions 목표 Direcciones Instruções


  1. READ the VOCABULARY

    It is important to read the vocabulary before you watch the video. This will improve your ability to understand the video. It will also help you understand how the new vocabulary is used naturally.

  2. WATCH the VIDEO

    The first time you watch the video, just try to understand the overall situation.

  3. ANSWER the QUESTIONS

    First try to answer all the questions from memory. Then rewatch the video and try to answer the questions that you missed.

  4. WATCH and READ the SCRIPT

    Watch the video again while you read the script. Reading and listening at the same time will help you hear each individual word and improve your listening accuracy.

  5. DO the ACTIVITIES

    There are several different activities that focus on test preparation, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure.

  1. LEA el VOCABULARIO

    Es importante leer el vocabulario antes de ver el video. Esto mejorará su capacidad para comprender el video. También le ayudará a comprender cómo se usa el nuevo vocabulario de forma natural.

  2. VER el VIDEO

    La primera vez que vea el video, intente comprender la situación general.

  3. RESPONDE a las PREGUNTAS

    Primero intente responder todas las preguntas de memoria. Luego, vuelva a ver el video e intente responder las preguntas que se perdió.

  4. MIRAR Y LEER

    Mire el video nuevamente mientras lee el guión. Leer y escuchar al mismo tiempo lo ayudará a escuchar cada palabra individual y mejorará su precisión auditiva.

  5. HACER LAS ACTIVIDADES

    Hay una serie de actividades diferentes que se centran en la preparación de la examen, el vocabulario, la gramática y la estructura de las oraciones.

  1. 어휘 읽기

    비디오를 보기 전에 어휘와 배경을 읽는 것이 중요합니다. 이렇게 하면 비디오를 이해하는 능력이 향상됩니다. 또한 새로운 어휘가 어떻게 자연스럽게 사용되는지 이해하는데 도움이됩니다.

  2. 비디오 보기

    비디오를 처음 볼 때 전체 상황을 이해하려고 노력하세요.

  3. 문제에 답하기

    먼저 모든 질문에 답을 해보세요. 그런 다음 비디오를 다시보고 놓친 질문에 답해보세요.

  4. 비디오 보면서 대본 읽기

    대본을 읽는 동안 비디오를 다시 보세요. 읽기와 듣기를 동시에 하면 각각의 단어를 듣고, 듣기 정확도를 향상시킬 수 있습니다.

  5. 액티비티 하기

    듣기 정확도, 발음, 어휘, 문법 및 문장 구조에 초점을 맞춘 다양한 액티비티가 있습니다.

  1. LER o VOCABULÁRIO

    É importante ler o vocabulário antes de assistir ao vídeo. Isso melhorará sua capacidade de entender o vídeo. Também ajudará você a entender como o novo vocabulário é usado naturalmente.

  2. ASSISTA ao VÍDEO

    Na primeira vez que assistir ao vídeo, tente entender a situação geral.

  3. RESPONDA às PERGUNTAS

    Primeiro, tente responder a todas as perguntas de memória. Em seguida, assista novamente ao vídeo e tente responder às perguntas que você errou.

  4. ASSISTA e LEIA o SCRIPT

    Assista ao vídeo novamente enquanto lê o roteiro. Ler e ouvir ao mesmo tempo ajudará você a ouvir cada palavra individualmente e a melhorar sua precisão auditiva.

  5. FAÇA as ATIVIDADES

    Existem várias atividades diferentes que se concentram na preparação para o teste, vocabulário, gramática e estrutura de frases.

triangle Vocabulary 어휘 Vocabulário Vocabulario


  • ☐ ☐ ☐ annual [adj ] - happens every year
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ blink [v] - close and open your eyes
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ come together [exp] - happen, form
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ a condiment [n] - extra food item for flavor (like ketchup or mustard)
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ sweetened condensed milk [n] - thick, very sweet milk in a can [image] ESL Vocab - Sweetened condensed milk
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ a pie crust [n] - the outer pastry of a pie [image] ESL Vocab - A pie crust
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ filling [n] - the inside part of a pie
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ smooth out [phv] - make the top flat and even
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ give it a tap [exp] - hit it lightly with your finger
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ turn down [phv] - lower the heat
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ an oven [n] - the machine used for baking [image] ESL Vocab - An oven
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ set [v] - become firm and solid
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ slice [v] - cut into pieces
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ a counter [n] - a flat surface in a kitchen [image] ESL Vocab - A counter
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ pop it in [exp] - put it in quickly
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ on the chilly side [exp] - a little cold
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ beat (that) up [phv] - mix (that) [image] ESL Vocab - Beat
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ go in with [phv] - add
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ a tablespoon [n] - a large spoon used for measuring (15 ml) [image] ESL Vocab - Tablespoon
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ top [v] - put something on top of food [image] ESL Vocab - Top

[n] - noun,  [v] - verb,  [phv] - phrasal verb,  [adj] - adjective,  [exp] - expression



triangle Questions 문제 Questões Preguntas


  1. The recipe starts with fresh pumpkins.
    True
    False

  2. She recommends buying pumpkin pie spice because it is so cheap.
    True
    False

  3. The filling goes into an unbaked pie crust.
    True
    False

  4. She prefers making her own pie crust.
    True
    False

  5. The pie is baked first at 350° before increasing to 425°.
    True
    False

  6. The pie takes just over an hour to bake.
    True
    False

  7. She warns people not to put the pie in the fridge when it is cooling.
    True
    False

  8. She suggests making your own whipped cream.
    True
    False

  9. She prefers really sweet whipped cream.
    True
    False

  10. She adds a little cinnamon and nutmeg at the end.
    True
    False



triangle Sentence Building 문장 만들기 Construção de sentença Construcción de oraciones


Directions: Directions: Write sentences about the video clip using the words given. You can change the word form or add words, but you cannot change the word order.
Use the imperative (no subject) where possible.


Sentence 1

begin / by / combine / canned / pumpkin / and / sweeten / condense / milk


Begins by combining canned pumpkin and sweetened condensed milk.



Sentence 2

then / add / cinnamon / ginger / nutmeg / salt / two / egg


Then add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and two eggs.



Sentence 3

after / that / pour / mixture / unbaked / pie / crust


After that, pour the mixture into an unbaked pie crust.



Sentence 4

put / pie / oven / 15 / minute / 425 / degree / and / then / 40 / minute / 350 / degree


Put the pie in the oven for 15 minutes at 425 degrees and then 40 minutes at 350 degrees.



Sentence 5

after / you / take / it / out / oven / you / must / let / it / cool / complete


After you take it out of the oven, you must let it cool completely.



Sentence 6

next / make / fresh / whip / cream / with / heavy / cream / powder / sugar / vanilla


Next, make fresh whipped cream with heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla.



Sentence 7

final / top / pie / with / whip / cream / cinnamon / little / nutmeg


Finally, top the pie with (the) whipped cream, cinnamon, and a little nutmeg.



triangle Discussion 논의 Questões de discussão Discusión


  1. Have you tried pumpkin pie before? If so, can you describe the taste and texture?
  2. Pumpkin pie is fall/autumn dessert. What are the best desserts in winter? In spring? In summer?
  3. Do you prefer homemade or store-bought versions of desserts?
  4. What is your favorite type of pie?
  5. When you bake or cook, do you follow the recipe exactly or change it a little?
  6. What dessert can you make well? Describe the process.

triangle Script 대본 Roteiro Guion


You can see the full original video [ here ].

I am here with your annual fall pumpkin pie recipe. And this one is not only perfect pumpkin pie, but it also might be the easiest one you make all year.

But don't blink, because this comes together in about two seconds. Starting with, of course, a can of pumpkin. Next, a can of my favorite condiment, sweetened condensed milk. I mean, what's not to love?

Our spices: cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. That's all you need to get that pumpkin pie flavor. You do not need to go buy the separate little container of pumpkin pie spice that costs like $8.

And always, when you're baking, a little salt. And then, finally, two eggs. If only you could smell it. Told you it was easy.

Now, this goes into a store-bought or homemade — you know, I went store-bought — pie crust. And you don't want to bake it first; it's unbaked.

And the filling just goes straight in. Smooth it out. That is satisfying. If it has any bubbles, you can give it a little tap.

This goes into a 425° oven for about 15 minutes. Then we're going to turn the oven down to 350 and go for about another 40 minutes until it's just set.

It's called perfect pumpkin pie. Looks like perfection.

You must let this cool completely before we slice it. That way, we get that nice, pretty slice. Personally, I like to let it cool completely on the counter, and then I like to pop it in the fridge because I like my pumpkin pie a little on the chilly side.

And to serve it up, only fresh whipped cream will do. Making your own whipped cream, obviously, is super easy. So, let's do it.

I'm just going to go in with a little bit of heavy whipping cream. Beat that up, and when it starts to thicken, I'm going to go in with some powdered sugar and vanilla, just until it's, like, really soft peaks. That's what you want.

I don't like to sweeten my whipped cream too much because the pumpkin pie, or whatever dessert, is generally sweet enough. So just, you know, a couple tablespoons of powdered sugar is all you need. Let's serve it up.

The perfect pumpkin pie.

I like to top it with a little mixture of cinnamon and nutmeg. It looks like the emoji. A little whipped cream, a little pumpkin, a little crust. Perfect bite.

You can see the full original video [ here ].