Shadowing-Übung: English at the Coffee Shop ☕ | Order Like a Native | Real English Conversations - Englisch Sprechen Lernen mit Video
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Hello everyone and welcome back to Mr. English Channel, where learning English is easy and fun.
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I'm Emily.
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Hello Emily.
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Hi everyone.
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It is so wonderful to be here with you all for another great conversation today.
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start racing?
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Oh yeah, that is such a familiar feeling for so many people.
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You just want a simple cup of coffee, but suddenly you are standing in a long line and the menu looks like a science book.
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And then you finally get to the front, and the barista fires three fast questions at you, before you can even say hello.
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Exactly!
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And that is when a lot of English learners just freeze up or point to the menu in panic.
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I actually had a student last week who wanted a nice iced latte, but she got so overwhelmed by the questions that she ended up ordering a black espresso.
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Oh no, that is a very strong drink if you aren't expecting it.
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She told me she just said yes to everything because the line behind her was moving so fast.
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Well, don't worry at all, because today we're going to fix that exact problem for you.
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That's right.
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We will break down the whole coffee shop experience step by step so you never feel stressed again.
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This matters so much because grabbing a coffee is one of the very first things you do
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when you travel or move to a new city.
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It really is, and it should be a fun, relaxing part of your morning, not a test that makes you nervous.
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By the end of this episode, you will know exactly what baristas ask,
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and you will be able to order your favorite drink like a native speaker.
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And make sure you stick around until the end because we have a practice conversation where we will order together.
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So Paul, where does that nervous feeling really start for most learners when they walk into a café?
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I think it starts the second they step inside
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and hear the noise of the espresso machines and the fast talking at the register.
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Yes, the register is where you order and pay, and the person working there is called the barista.
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And baristas in American coffee shops usually work super fast, especially during the morning rush hour.
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So, when you walk up to the counter, what is the first thing a barista will usually say to you?
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They usually don't just say "Hello." They will say something quick like "What can I get started for you today?"
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Or sometimes they just look up with a smile and say, "Can I help who's next?" or "What can I get for you?"
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And right there is where many students make their first little mistake by being a bit too direct, right, Emily?
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That is true, Paul, because a lot of learners will simply say, "I want a coffee," or "give me a cappuccino." Yeah,
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saying "I want" or "give me" is grammatically correct, but it sounds a little bit harsh or rude in English.
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Exactly!
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To sound friendly and natural, you should start your sentence with "Can I get a?" or "I'd like a."
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Can I get a cappuccino, please? is just so smooth, and it is what native speakers say every single day.
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You can also say, "Could I have an iced latte, please?" which sounds very polite and friendly.
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But Emily, what happens if you say, "Can I get a coffee?" and the barista suddenly looks confused?
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Well, that happens because coffee is a big category, so the barista needs to know what specific kind you want.
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Right.
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If you just want regular, plain coffee from the big pot, you should ask for a drip coffee or brewed coffee.
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Yes.
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Drip coffee is the standard black coffee.
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And then, of course, you have espresso drinks like lattes, cappuccinos, and mochas.
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So once you name your drink, what is the very next question the barista is going to fire at you?
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They are definitely going to ask about the size, and they will usually say, "What size for that?" Now,
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standard sizes in most coffee shops are simple: small, medium, and large.
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But if you go to famous chains like Starbucks, they use Italian names that can confuse even native speakers.
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Oh totally.
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I still get confused sometimes when I have to ask for a tall or a grande or a venti.
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Don't stress about those special names, because if you just say small,
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medium, or large, every barista will understand you perfectly.
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That is such a great tip, because clarity is always much better than trying to memorize special brand words.
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What about the temperature, Paul?
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Because that seems to be a huge trend in American coffee shops right now.
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Oh yeah.
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Americans love cold coffee, even in the middle of freezing winter weather.
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It is so true.
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So the barista will almost always ask you, hot or iced?
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If you don't say iced, they will automatically make your drink hot.
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So always remember to mention the word iced first.
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"Can I get a large iced vanilla latte, please?" and you cover the size, temperature, and flavor all at once.
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That saves so much time.
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But what if someone doesn't drink regular cow's milk?
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How do they ask for a different milk?
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That is such an important question, because these days coffee shops have so many amazing dairy -free options available.
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Yes, you will usually see oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, and coconut milk on the menu board.
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To change the milk, you just use the word "with" like this: Can I get an iced latte with oat milk?
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Or, you can ask politely at the end by saying, "Could you make that with almond milk, please?" Exactly.
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Baristas hear that hundreds of times a day, so it won't surprise them or slow them down at all.
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Now, Emily, I had a friend who visited New York, and he was shocked when the barista asked him if he wanted "room." Oh yes,
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when you order plain drip coffee, they often ask, "Do you want room for cream?" What does
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that mean exactly for our listeners who have never heard that phrase before?
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It simply means, "Do you want me to leave a little empty space at the top of the cup
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so you can add milk or cream yourself?" Ah, I see.
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If your cup is filled all the way to the absolute top, it will spill everywhere when you pour your milk in.
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Exactly!
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So if you want to add your own milk or sugar at the condiment bar, just say "Yes, leave some room please." And,
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if you drink your coffee completely black with nothing added, you just say, "No thanks, no room needed." That brings us to another tricky area.
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What if you love sweet coffee, but the standard drink is way too sweet for you?
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That is a real problem, because some of those specialty caramel or mocha drinks have so much sugar in them.
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They really do.
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But the great news is that you are completely in control and you can customize the sweetness easily.
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What is the best conversational phrase to ask for less sugar without sounding complicated?
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You can simply say, "Can I get that half -sweet?" or "Could you put only two pumps of syrup in that,
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please?" "Half -sweet" is such a natural phrase
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and it makes your drink taste so much better if you don't like heavy sugar.
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You can also do the opposite if you need a big energy boost.
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Just ask for an extra shot of espresso.
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Just be careful with those extra shots, or you might end up cleaning your entire house at 3 in the morning.
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That is very true.
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And if you want coffee late in the afternoon without the caffeine, always remember to ask for decaf.
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Saying, "Can I get a medium decaf cappuccino?" guarantees that you will get a great night of sleep later on.
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So now we have our drink ordered, but we are not quite done with the barista's questions yet, are we, Paul?
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Not at all, because right when you think you are finished, they will hit you with two more very fast questions.
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The first one is a classic, and you will hear it in almost every food or drink shop in America.
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for here or to go.
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That question just means, are you going to sit down at a table inside the cafe, or are you taking your coffee outside with you?
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If you want to sit and relax, reply with "for here, please." If you are walking to work,
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just say "to go, please." Why is that so important to the barista?
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Why do they need to know right at that moment? Because
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if you say "for here," many nice cafes will serve your coffee in a real ceramic mug instead of a paper cup.
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Oh, I love drinking out of a real ceramic mug.
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It always makes the coffee taste just a little bit better to me.
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I totally agree.
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Now, what is the next question they ask right before you pay, Paul?
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They will hold a marker in their hand and ask, "Can I get a name for the cup?" or just,
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"What's your name?" They do this so when your drink is finally ready,
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another barista at the end of the counter can shout your name out loud.
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But Emily, what if you have a name that is difficult to spell or pronounce in English?
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My favorite tip for that is to just give them a short, simple nickname, or even just your initials like AJ or M.
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That is brilliant.
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You don't need to give them your official passport name just to get a cup of coffee.
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Exactly!
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Make it easy on yourself so you don't have to spell your name out while a long line waits behind you.
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So, after you tell them your name, how does the payment part of the conversation usually go?
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The barista will look at their screen and say something like, "That's going to be $5 .45," or,
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"Your total is $6." And these days, you usually just tap your credit card or your phone on the little machine on the counter.
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Yes, and as you pay, the barista might ask one final question: "Would you like your receipt?" or "Do you need a receipt?"
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If you don't need the paper, just say "No thanks, I'm good" and step over to the pickup area to wait for your drink.
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We are going to talk about what happens at the pickup area in just a moment, but first, let's take a quick break.
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If you are enjoying this episode and finding these tips helpful, please hit that like button and subscribe to our channel.
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And don't forget to share this video with a friend who is practicing their English.
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It really helps our channel grow.
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We would also love to hear from you in the comments below.
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What is your absolute favorite go -to coffee shop order?
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Yes, tell us if you are a hot black coffee person or if you love sweet iced drinks with oat milk.
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I always love reading the comments and seeing what our friends from all over the world like to drink in the morning.
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Me too!
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And speaking of practicing your English daily, have you checked out Mr. English AI yet?
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Oh, Mr. English AI is such a fantastic tool for anyone who wants to build real speaking confidence.
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It is a smart AI assistant that is trained to chat with you anytime, day or night, without any judgment.
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You can actually tell Mr. English AI to act like a barista, and you can practice ordering your coffee before you leave your house.
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It is the best way to practice the phrases from today's lesson, and the link to try it is right down in the description below.
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Now Emily, after you pay and step to the side, sometimes you have to wait a few minutes for your drink to be made, right?
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Yes, you stand at the end of the counter, which is usually called the handoff plane, or the pickup area.
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And this is where another little problem happens, because sometimes people grab the wrong cup by mistake.
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That happens so often.
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When a barista calls out a drink, always listen for your name and the name of your drink.
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For example, they will shout "Iced oat milk latte" for Paul and then place the cup on the counter.
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But what if you hear your name, but the drink on the counter looks hot instead of iced?
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A lot of learners feel too shy to say anything, so they just take the wrong drink and walk out unhappy.
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You never have to feel shy.
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You can just smile and say, "Excuse me, is this one iced?
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I ordered an iced latte." Yes, baristas want you to be happy with your drink,
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so they will gladly fix it or point you to the correct cup right away.
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Politeness goes a long way,
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so just saying "excuse me" and "thank you so much" makes every interaction smooth and pleasant.
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I love that.
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And now I think it is time to slow down and look at our pocket words for today's Coffee Shop episode.
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Yes, pocket words is where we take a few super useful words
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and phrases from our conversation and put them in your pocket to keep forever.
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I am ready, Emily.
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What is our very first pocket word for today's coffee shop episode?
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Our first phrase is to go.
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Let's hear that one more time for the ear. To go.
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To go simply means taking your food or drink out of the restaurant or cafe with you, instead of staying inside.
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For example, you can tell the barista, "I'd like a large drip coffee to go, please.
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I'm late for work." Or I might ask you, "Hey, Emily, do you have time to sit down or should we get our coffees to go?" Perfect!
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Our second pocket word today is "decaf." Let me repeat that clearly for you: "decaf." Decaf is short for decaffeinated,
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which means real coffee that has had almost all of its caffeine removed.
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Here is a real -life example: I love the taste of coffee after dinner, but I always order decaf so I can sleep well.
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I use that one all the time.
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I might tell the waiter, "Could I get a cup of decaf coffee with my dessert, please?" Great example!
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Our third pocket word for today is "dairy -free." Once again, let's say it together.
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dairy -free.
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Dairy -free means food or drinks that do not contain any milk, cream or butter made from cows.
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In a sentence, you could say, "My stomach doesn't like regular milk,
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so I always look for dairy -free options like oat milk." And I might ask a friend,
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"Is this hot chocolate dairy -free?
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Because my daughter is allergic to regular milk." Excellent!
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Our fourth pocket word is a classic phrase: room for cream.
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Let's listen to that again.
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Room for cream.
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Room for cream means leaving an inch of empty space at the very top of your coffee cup
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so you can add liquid without spilling.
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For example, you can tell the barista, "Yes, please leave some room for cream.
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I like to add a lot of almond milk." Or a barista might ask you directly, "Here is your dark roast coffee.
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Did you want room for cream in that?" Exactly!
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And our fifth and final pocket word for today is "on the side." Let's repeat that one: On the side.
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On the side means serving an extra item like syrup,
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sugar, or milk in a separate little container instead of mixing it directly into your drink.
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Here is how you use it.
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Could I get an iced tea with the sweet syrup on the side, please?
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That is such a useful phrase.
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I always ask for salad dressing on the side, and it works great for coffee syrups too.
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It really is one of the best restaurant phrases you can learn.
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And now, let's move right into our next fun section, Smooth It Out.
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Yes, Smooth It Out is where we take basic sentences
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that learners often say and upgrade them to sound much smoother and more natural.
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Are you ready for our first learner sentence today, Paul? Be ready, Emily.
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Let's hear what our learner is trying to say to the barista.
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Here is sentence number one: Give me one hot coffee with milk.
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Now, people will understand you if you say that, but starting with "give me" sounds a little bit rough and demanding.
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Let's smooth it out.
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A much more natural, native way to say this is, can I get a medium drip coffee with a splash of milk, please?
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Wow, that sounds so much friendlier.
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Using "can I get" softens the request, and "a splash of milk" is the exact phrasing natives use for a small amount of liquid.
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It makes a huge difference, doesn't it?
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Let's look at sentence number two: I drink it here.
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Students usually say this when the barista asks if the drink is for here or to go,
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but I drink it here sounds a bit like a robot.
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Yes, it does.
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Let's smooth it out to, it's for here, please, or simply, for here, thanks.
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That is so short and easy to remember.
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You don't need a full subject and verb like I drink.
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You just need the exact phrase for here.
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sweet.
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Again, the barista will probably understand you, but "make it not too sweet" can sound a little bit confusing or negative.
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Let's smooth it out.
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A much better native way to ask for less sugar is "could you make that half sweet,
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please?" Could you make that half -sweet is just music to a barista's ears,
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because it tells them exactly how much syrup to pump into the cup.
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It is so precise and polite.
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And now, let's bring everything we learn today together in our practice conversation.
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using all the words and tips from today's lesson.
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I am going to play the fast -talking American barista working behind the counter, and Paul will play the customer ordering his morning drink.
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Listen carefully to how we greet each other, how we handle sizes and milk, and how smooth the whole conversation flows.
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Let's begin.
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Hi there.
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Good morning.
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What can I get started for you today?
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Good morning.
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Can I get a medium iced latte, please?
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Absolutely.
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Would you like whole milk or a dairy -free option for that latte?
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Could you make that with oat milk, please?
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And could you make it half -sweet as well?
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You got it!
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One medium iced oat milk latte.
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Half sweet.
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Is that going to be for here or to go today?
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It's for here, please.
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I have some reading to do this morning.
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"Wonderful.
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Can I get a name for the order?" Sure, it's Paul.
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P A U L.
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Thanks, Paul.
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Your total today comes to $625.
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Would you like your receipt?
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No thanks, I'm all good.
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Here is my card.
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Awesome.
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It went right through.
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We will call your name at the end of the counter in just a couple of minutes.
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Thank you so much.
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Have a great rest of your morning.
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You too, Paul.
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Next in line, please. And cut!
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Wow, Emily, that felt so smooth, exactly like a real American cafe in the morning.
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It really did!
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You used "can I get?" You asked for "oat milk" smoothly, and you answered "for here" without any hesitation.
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And noticing how simple that was should show all our listeners
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that they don't ever need to feel intimidated by coffee shop menus again.
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You have all the vocabulary and conversational phrases you need right now to walk up to
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that counter with a big smile on your face.
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So, the very next time you see a coffee shop, don't walk past it.
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Walk right inside and order your favourite drink proudly.
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That is all the time we have for our episode today, but we want to thank you so much for English with us.
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Yes, thank you for spending your time with us.
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Remember to subscribe to the channel, leave a like, and tell us your favourite drink in the comments.
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Keep practicing every single day, stay curious, and we will see you very soon in the next video.
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Goodbye everyone!
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Bye everyone!
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See you next time!
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Happy coffee drinking!
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Bye.
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