# Ordering seafood in Gothenburg

**Language:** Swedish  
**CEFR Level:** A1  

> Listen in as Astrid and Johan talk about ordering the best local seafood in real, everyday Swedish. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

**Setting:** Inside the newly renovated Feskekôrka fish market in Gothenburg, Johan is visiting from Stockholm to research local seafood trends for his bakery's menu. He strikes up a conversation with Astrid at her bustling fish stall, and they continue to chat about local delicacies, prices, and preparation styles throughout his culinary trip.

## Lessons

### 1. Asking for food recommendations

Astrid greets Johan and asks what he would like, recommending the fresh shrimp for him to taste.

### 2. Introducing yourself and your job

Johan introduces himself to Astrid, explaining where he is from and what he does for a living.

### 3. Explaining your food choices

Astrid asks Johan why a baker is buying fish, and Johan explains his plan to pair fish with good bread.

### 4. Asking about food prices

Astrid agrees that shrimp and bread go well together, and Johan asks her how much the shrimp cost.

### 5. Describing how food is prepared

Johan comments on the price and appearance of the shrimp, while Astrid explains that they are hand-peeled to enhance their flavor.

### 6. Offering someone a taste of food

Johan wonders about the time it takes to hand-peel shrimp, and Astrid invites him to try a piece.

### 7. Describing the taste of food

Johan describes the sweet and salty taste of the shrimp, and Astrid shares her opinion on where to find the best seafood.

### 8. Asking about someone's dinner plans

Johan asks Astrid if she is also having fish for dinner, and she offers to share some of her fresh cod with him.

### 9. Discussing future shopping plans

Johan decides to only buy shrimp today and mentions he might buy cod tomorrow, prompting Astrid to ask if he will return the next day.

### 10. Confirming a future visit

Johan confirms that he will likely return to the shop, and Astrid promises to save a nice piece of fish just for him.

### 11. Offering a shopping bag

Johan thanks Astrid for her kindness, and Astrid politely dismisses the compliment before asking if he needs a bag.

### 12. Completing a purchase

Johan requests a small bag for his shrimp, and Astrid hands it over while stating the total cost of his purchase.

### 13. Thanking someone and parting ways

Johan hands over an item and thanks Astrid for the food sample, while Astrid bids him goodbye until the next day.

### 14. Exchanging final goodbyes

Johan bids Astrid a final goodbye as they wrap up their conversation and part ways.