Master perfect English in culinary world
Learning materials tailored for future chefs, bakers, and their teachers to support the learning of professional English.
Illustrated Multilingual Gastronomy Dictionary
This platform is the result of the Boosting Culinary Education and Training project
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Digital Learning Materials and worksheets
We provide a vocabulary of essential culinary terms, from basic ingredients to advanced techniques, all illustrated with pictures
The Importance of English Language Skills in Culinary Arts
Boosting Culinary Education and Training
About project
English language proficiency is becoming increasingly vital in the European labour market, particularly in the gastronomy sector. The hospitality industry often requires communication with clients and colleagues from different countries. In multicultural environments, misunderstandings may arise due to language barriers.
Mastery of professional terminology enables precise and efficient communication, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and fostering a sense of teamwork. This enhances the reputation of companies and educational institutions while opening doors to international culinary events.
Project Aim
The primary goal of the project is to enhance the gastronomy curricula of the participating schools by incorporating the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) methodology. This involves integrating professional English language training into vocational subjects and offering new opportunities for professional development in culinary education.
Learning Platform
This platform is the result of the Boosting Culinary Education and Training project. You will find:
llustrated Multilingual Gastronomy Dictionary.
A comprehensive resource featuring terms related to gastronomy, sustainability, and green practices in Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian, Ukrainian, and English.
Digital Learning Materials.
Professionally designed resources tailored for mastering professional English language skills, incorporating the CLI
Project Partners
Integrating professional English language training into vocational subjects and offering new opportunities for professional development in culinary education.
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Tartu Vocational College (VOCO)
Tartu Vocational College (VOCO)is a leading vocational school in Estonia, serving a diverse range of students.
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Each year, approximately 3,000 students enroll in programs across technology, construction, beauty, IT, business, food, catering, and hospitality management.
In hospitality, VOCO offers training for chefs, senior chefs, bakers, confectioners, master butchers, waiters, travel consultants, recreation and tourism administrators, and hospitality service specialists.
Internationally, VOCO is an active partner in student exchange and development projects within vocational education and training. The college is a member of the Association of European Hotel and Tourism Schools and the Estonian Hotels Association
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Riga Technical School of Tourism and Creative Industry
Riga Technical School of Tourism and Creative Industryis a leading institution in Latvia's vocational education sector, dedicated to preparing professionals in tourism, hospitality, catering, and food production.
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With a focus on practical and flexible training methods, we provide modern learning environments and hands-on experience, enabling students to thrive in their chosen fields.
The school offers comprehensive programs in areas such as culinary arts, tourism management, hospitality services, and creative industries. We emphasise sustainable practices, global competencies, and lifelong learning, preparing students to succeed in an ever-evolving job market.
As an active participant in international projects and networks, we collaborate with partner schools across Europe to enhance educational quality and promote cross-border professional development, ensuring that our students are well-prepared for careers in a globalised labour market.
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Business and Hospitality Training Centre VESK
Business and Hospitality Training Centre VESK(Verslo ir svetingumo profesinės karjeros centras) in Vilnius, Lithuania offers high-quality education for young people, adults and people in employment. It is a public provider of initial and continuous vocational training programmes based in Vilnius, with its branch departments located in the northern, north-eastern and southern parts of Lithuania.
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The Centre offers a diverse range of courses and excellent facilities in the following areas and trades:
- Restaurants, Hotels and Tourism;
- Beauty Care;
- Social and Health Care;
- Business, Trade and Administration;
The training is performed in the workshops and laboratories equipped with up-to-date machinery and tools.
VESK has established close networking links with employers and the local industry, which ensures that the courses prepare students for the careers they intend to pursue. It is a member of AEHT – Association of European Hotel and Tourism Schools, Vilnius Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, other sector-related associations and organizations.
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Lviv Professional College
Lviv Professional College of Hotel, Tourism, and Restaurant Service is an innovative, practice-oriented educational institution in Ukraine focused on practical training, lifelong learning, and digitalization in hospitality.
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Each year, around 1,100 students from across Ukraine, including those pursuing second degrees, enroll in programs covering restaurant service, hotel service, food technology, hotel and restaurant management, and tourism. Training is offered for professions such as chef, confectioner, decorator, waiter, bartender, hotel service specialist, and travel agent.
The college is a member of the ETF Network for Excellence, AEHT, EVBB, and the Association of Culinary Professionals of Ukraine and participates in national and international competitions and fairs.
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Chernivtsi high school of commerce of State University of Trade and Economics
Chernivtsi high school of commerce (here and after CVKU) is a structural subdivision of State university of trade and economics. CVKU trains: cooks, pastry chefs, bakers, servers, bartenders, restaurant managers, restaurant administrators. Besides, CVKU provides professional junior bachelor qualification in specialty “Food technologies”.