Lesson: How to Make Tiramisu - Valentine's Dessert

Vocabulary

Look at the vocabulary below. Take time to explore the links for their definitions in English and their translations to Portuguese. When you are done, make a sentence with each word. Ask your teacher if you should write them down or say them out loud.

DT   ahead

DT   sweetheart

DT   brothel

DT   brew

DT   pour

DT   shallow

DT   whisk

DT   aside

DT   whip

DT   stiff

DT   assembly

DT   crisp

DT   snap

DT   dip

DT   dunk

DT   flip

Video

Watch the following video but DON'T read the transcript yet.

Reading practice

Read the blog article and answer the following reading comprehension exercise.

Conversation

Answer the following questions. You might be asked to write them down or answer them out-loud.

1. What do you usually do on Valentine's Day?
2. What do you think about this holiday?
3. What is your favorite dessert?
4. Do you like food made with alcoholic beverages? Which ones can you name?
5. Would you make a tiramisu to impress your lover? If not, how would you impress someone you love?
6. What did you think about the origin of this dessert?
7. What was the most romantic thing that someone ever did for you?
8. Do you like coffee? What about espresso? What about desserts made with coffee?
9. What do you think about the statement "They say you can tell how good your Valentine's dessert was by whether or not you end up also having to cook breakfast"?
10. What was the most interesting word or expression you learned today?

Writing practice

Write a couple of paragraphs describing a perfect Valentine's Day you would like to have or telling the story of a disastrous Valentine's Day you had. Try to use words you learned today and try to make it as long as you can.

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