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B1 · Intermediate

Cuisine & Gastronomy

Talk about food like a Dane: chefs, wine, flavors and the world of gastronomy and fine dining.

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Words & phrases
57
Lessons
2
Conversations
1
Readings
1

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Words you’ll make your own.

Explore every meaning in this unit. Learn how to say it in Danish when you start.

English
  1. gastronomy
  2. an eatery
  3. a sommelier
  4. a table reservation
  5. a buffet
  6. a wine list
  7. a vintage
  8. an appetite
  9. an aftertaste
  10. texture
  11. aroma
  12. a Michelin star
  13. flavorful
  14. a signature dish
  15. a platter
  16. street food
  17. a food review
  18. a taster
  19. a garnish
  20. finger food
  21. a three-course menu
  22. fusion (cuisine)
  23. a wine pairing
  24. a feast (spread of food)
  25. a taste experience
  26. culinary
  27. a food philosophy
  28. an aperitif
  29. balsamic vinegar
  30. wine vinegar
  31. almond oil
  32. a black olive
  33. a green olive
  34. a caper
  35. a vanilla pod
  36. a syrup
  37. molasses
  38. agave syrup
  39. a cooking stock
  40. a bouillon cube
  41. a glaze
  42. canned goods
  43. preserving
  44. pickling
  45. fermentation
  46. a birthday candle
  47. to blow out the candles
  48. a local specialty
  49. fine dining
  50. a dining experience
  51. à la carte
  52. seasonal ingredients
  53. a second helping
  54. dietary requirements
  55. a culinary tradition
  56. to grab a bite
  57. a must-try

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2 Lessons
  1. Lesson 1

    Cuisine and Gastronomy

  2. Lesson 2

    Choosing a Restaurant

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