My Italian Menu
Learn the secrets, recipes and culture of one of the most popular cuisines in the world!
Course organisation:
The course includes 4 hours of general Italian in the mornings + 1 hour on Italian food in the afternoons + 2 evenings of practical lessons followed by dinner.
Course objective:
To provide an in-depth knowledge of Italian culture through food and its importance in daily life. Improve oral and conversational skills on cooking-related topics, discussing recipes, menus and descriptions of traditional Italian dishes.
The course analyses:
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Culinary vocabulary: introduction and in-depth study of specific vocabulary related to cooking, such as names of ingredients, utensils, cooking methods, weights and measures, the most used verbs in cooking, etc.
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The Italian menu and its most traditional recipes, including preparation instructions and associated vocabulary.
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Festivals and traditions: study of Italian holidays and culinary traditions associated with Christmas, Easter, All Saints' Day, New Year's Eve, August bank holiday, etc.
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Regional foods: focus on regional traditions with special attention paid to the Sardinian culinary tradition.
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Role play at the restaurant: role-playing activities to simulate how to order in a restaurant and how to interact with the staff.
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Healthy cooking: discussion on aspects related to a balanced diet and healthy cooking, in-depth analysis of vegan and vegetarian cuisine.
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Idiomatic expressions about food and cooking.
Final project:
"My Italian menu": the student will have to create a complete Italian menu, and should present the ingredients and their preparation.
If you want to find out your level of Italian, please do our test. |
If you want to know the cost to study with us, take a look at our price list. |
If you are interested in this course, book your place now. |
Test your knowledge of Italian | See prices | Enrol now |
If you want to find out your level of Italian, please do our test. |
If you want to know the cost to study with us, take a look at our price list. |
If you are interested in this course, book your place now. |