The roast dinner

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European Commission

Brussels

27/11/2025 - 16:46

Description

A speech which discusses where the roast dinner comes from, how it became a staple for many UK households, what it comprises and what it means to us.

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Speech Details

Language

(en) English

Speech number: 33874

Duration

07:53

Level

Intermediate

Use

Simultaneous

Domains

Food

Traditions and customs

Tags

Dense

Descriptive

Evergreen

Fast paced

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Terminology

Roast potatoes, yorkshire puddings, stuffing, green beans, brussel sprouts, bread sauce, horseradish, the Industrial Revolution, staple food, parsnips, gravy, to season, joint of meat, crisp, tender, crackling, abundance, hearty meal, worship, spices, honey-glazed, batter

Notes

This speech is suitable for moving to an advanced level.