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World Food Pronunciations - Foreign Cuisine Language Dictionary

Learn how to order wine like a Frenchman or pasta like a true Italian. Whether reading the menu at an ethnic restaurant, deciphering a recipe, or shopping for foods with foreign labels, knowing the language will help you make better buying decisions and will also impress your dinner guests. A variety of languages are discussed including French, Italian, Japanese, and more.
French Wine Pronunciation
Whether you are ordering wine at a restaurant or showing off at the dinner table, this handy word list (with sound files) of French wines and related vocabulary will help you sound like a pro.
French Food Pronunciation
Want to know how to order at a French restaurant or how to pronounce your favorite French dish? This page uses sound files to teach you common French words for foods and drinks, as well as phrases to use at a restaurant. There is also listening exercises to practice and test your knew skills.
French Cuisine Glossary
French cooking terms, their pronunciation, and definitions.
How to Decipher an Italian Menu
Tips on how to decipher common words found on most Italian menus.
Italian Pastas and Sauces - Audio Phrase Book
Learn how to pronounce the names of different Italian pastas and sauces (with sound files).
Italian Soups and Appetizers - Audio Phrase Book
Learn how to pronounce the names of different Italian soups and appetizers (with sound files).
Japanese Food Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce the names of your favorite Japanese foods.
How to Order at a Japanese Restaurant
This 10 part lesson teaches you how to use and pronounce Japanese phrases at a restaurant.
German Food & Drink Glossary
This large glossary will help you translate common words and phrases found on a menu in a German restaurant.
German Pronunciation Exercise - Eating and Drinking
This fun lesson will help you pronounce German phrases used for eating and drinking activities.

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