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Hello everyone and welcome back to Mr English Channel,
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where learning English is easy and fun.
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I'm Emily.
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Hey hey, and I am very,
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very happy to be here with you today.
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I am Paul.
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It is so good to see you again, Emily.
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How are you?
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I am doing great, Paul,
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but I am a little bit tired today.
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I stayed up late reading a book.
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Ah, I understand that feeling.
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You need some energy.
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You need a big cup of coffee.
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Yes, exactly.
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That is actually a perfect idea because today we are talking about exactly that,
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how to order coffee in English.
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Oh, I love this topic.
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It is so useful.
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I remember when I first tried to order coffee in a different country,
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oh boy, I was so nervous.
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We are going to make sure our listeners feel confident and happy when they walk into a cafe.
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Okay, Emily.
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I am ready.
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I can smell the coffee beans already.
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Mmm.
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Me too.
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Hmm.
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Wait, Paul.
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Do you have a pen on your ear?
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A pen?
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Oh, yes, I do.
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I was writing a note earlier and I forgot I put it there.
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Wow, I'm a bit messy today.
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That is funny.
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OK, let's imagine we are walking into a very busy café in London or New York.
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It is morning and there are many people.
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OK, I can see it.
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It's loud, people are talking,
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the coffee machines are making a pshhh sound.
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It feels a bit scary if you don't know what to say.
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It can be.
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But the first thing we do is look at the menu.
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Usually it's a big board behind the counter.
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Right.
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You see words like espresso, latte, cappuccino, and americano.
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Exactly.
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Yesterday, I went to a new cafe near my house.
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It was so small and cute.
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I walked in, and the barista,
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that's the person who makes the coffee,
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looked at me and smiled.
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That's nice.
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What did they say?
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They said, hi there, what can I get for you?
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What can I get for you?
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That is a very common question.
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It just means, what do you want to buy?
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Yes.
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And I realized I was so distracted by the smell of the cake that I forgot what I wanted.
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I just stood there for a second, like, uh, um...
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I do that all the time,
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especially when they have chocolate muffins on the counter.
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Right.
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But then I remembered our simple formula.
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I said, hi, can I get a medium latte, please?
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Can I get?
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That is so simple and so polite.
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Can I get a medium latte, please?
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Exactly.
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It's perfect for beginners.
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You don't need a long sentence.
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Sometimes I say, I would like a coffee, please.
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Is that okay too, Emily?
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Oh, yes.
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I would like is also very good.
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It is very polite.
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I have a story about this.
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Last week, I went to a cafe with my brother.
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My brother doesn't drink coffee.
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He only drinks tea.
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Oh, really?
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Yes.
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So we went to the counter,
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and the barista was very fast.
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She said, next.
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My brother got very nervous.
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He looked at me and said,
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Paul, how do I ask for tea?
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What did you tell him?
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I told him to just say the name of the tea.
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So he said, hello, I'd like a green tea, please.
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And the barista said, small, medium, or large.
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That is the big question.
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Sizes.
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Yes.
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My brother looked at the cups on the counter.
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They usually have the cups there so you can see the size.
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He pointed to the biggest one and said, large, please.
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A large green tea.
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That is a lot of tea.
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It was huge.
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It looked like a soup bowl.
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He was drinking it for an hour.
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Wow, but that is a good tip.
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Look at the cups on the counter to choose your size.
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So, Emily, what happens after you say,
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can I get a latte?
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Usually the barista asks more questions, right?
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Yes, they might ask about the milk.
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This is very important these days because many people don't drink cow's milk.
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True.
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I usually drink my coffee with oat milk.
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I love the taste.
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Me too.
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Oat milk is great.
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So the barista might say, any particular milk?
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Or what kind of milk would you like?
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And I can just say, oat milk please.
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Or do you have almond milk?
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Exactly.
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You are asking a question.
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Do you have?
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It is very useful.
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Do you have soy milk?
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Do you have coconut milk?
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Ah, do you have?
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I will remember that.
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Wait, Emily, I think I just dropped my phone.
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Oh, no, it's okay.
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It fell on my bag.
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Oh, you scared me, Paul.
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Be careful with your phone.
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I am a bit clumsy today.
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Maybe I really do need that coffee.
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Well, back to the café.
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So you chose your drink,
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you chose your size, and you chose your milk.
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What is next?
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Sometimes they ask if you want sugar or syrup.
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Yes, they might say, would you like any sugar with that?
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Or any flavors?
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I like vanilla, so I can say,
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one pump of vanilla, please.
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One pump.
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That's a good word for the syrup.
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Or you can just say,
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can I have some sugar on the side?
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On the side.
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That means I want to put the sugar in myself, right?
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Exactly.
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You get the little paper packets of sugar and you do it at the table.
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That is much better.
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I don't like my coffee too sweet.
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If you are still listening, comment LATTE below.
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We want to know who is practicing with us.
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Yes, comment LATTE.
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It's one of my favorite words.
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It sounds so fancy, but it's just coffee and milk.
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It really is.
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So, Paul, after all the questions,
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it is time to pay.
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The most important part?
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Usually, the barista tells you the price.
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They might say, that'll be $5.50.
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And then they look at you and wait.
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In many countries, we use cards or phones to pay now.
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Right.
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I usually use my phone,
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so I ask, can I pay by card,
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or I just hold up my phone and they point to the machine.
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The machine makes a little beep sound.
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I love that sound.
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It means my coffee is coming.
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Yes, the beep of happiness.
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And then the barista might ask for your name.
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Oh, yes.
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This is a classic.
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They want to write your name on the cup.
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But sometimes they make mistakes.
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One time I told the barista my name is Emily.
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E-M-I-L-Y.
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When I got my cup, it said Amelia.
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Amelia?
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That is not even close.
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I know.
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I just looked at the cup and laughed.
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I didn't say anything because it doesn't matter, but it was funny.
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One time, my friend went to a café.
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His name is Mark with a C at the end.
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When the barista asked for his name,
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he said Mark with a C.
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And what happened?
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The barista wrote Cark on the cup.
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C-A-R-K.
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Ha ha!
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Kark!
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That is amazing!
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Poor Mark!
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We laughed for a long time about that.
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So, listeners, if the name on your cup is wrong, don't worry.
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It is a very normal thing.
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Definitely.
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Just wait for them to call a name that sounds like yours.
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When they finish the coffee,
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they usually put it on the counter and shout the name or the drink.
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Like medium latte for Emily.
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Or large green tea.
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Exactly.
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And then you say, thank you, have a nice day.
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Have a nice day.
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That is the perfect way to finish.
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It's friendly and simple.
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I always feel so good when I say that and the barista smiles back.
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It's a nice connection.
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It really is.
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Hmm, Emily, I was thinking,
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what if someone wants a snack with their coffee,
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like a croissant or a cookie?
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Oh, good point.
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You can use the same sentence.
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Can I also get a chocolate croissant, please?
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Can I also get?
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That is very easy.
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You just add the word also.
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Yes, or you can point to the food behind the glass and say,
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I'll take one of those, please.
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I'll take one of those.
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I use that a lot when I don't know the name of the cake.
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Sometimes the names are very long and difficult.
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I do that too.
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That brown thing, please.
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The one with the strawberries.
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Exactly.
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It works every time.
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Wow, Emily.
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I feel like I am a coffee expert now.
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I want to go to a cafe right now.
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Me too.
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I really need that caffeine.
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Let's think about what we talked about today.
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It was a lot of good stuff.
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It was.
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We started with walking into the shop and looking at the menu.
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And we used that great phrase,
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can I get and I would like.
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Right.
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And then we talked about the sizes, small, medium, and large.
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Remember the soup bowl tea?
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Yes, the giant tea.
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And we talked about different milks,
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like oat milk and soy milk.
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And asking for sugar on the side.
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That's very helpful if you want to control the sweetness.
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Oh, and the names on the cups.
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Don't be sad if they call you Kark.
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Poor Kark.
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And finally, paying with a card and saying, have a nice day.
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It's so simple when you break it down like this.
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It's not a scary lesson.
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It's just a conversation.
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Exactly.
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And that is the best way to learn.
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I agree.
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I feel much more confident now,
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and I think our listeners do too.
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I hope so.
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Remember, everyone, it's okay to make small mistakes.
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The barista just wants to help you get your drink.
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Yes, if you forget a word, just point.
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Use your hands.
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It's all okay.
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Well, Paul, I think it is time for us to go find a real coffee.
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I agree.
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I am ready for my oat milk latte.
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And I am ready for my… hmm, maybe a cappuccino today.
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Sounds perfect.
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Before we go, friends, please remember to subscribe to Mr. English Channel if you haven't yet.
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And give us a thumbs up.
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It really helps us make more videos for you.
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Also, comment below and tell us,
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what is your favorite coffee?
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Do you like it with milk or black?
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I want to know.
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I love reading your comments.
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Me too.
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They are always so kind and helpful.
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Okay, everyone.
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Thank you for listening to us today.
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Yes, thank you so much.
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You're doing a great job with your English.
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Keep practicing.
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See you in the next episode.
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Bye-bye.
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Bye.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?
In the video titled "Master Coffee Shop English," the hosts provide a fantastic opportunity for English learners to engage with practical speaking scenarios. Ordering coffee is a common activity that can often make beginners feel nervous, especially in a bustling café environment. By watching and listening to the dialogues presented, you can immerse yourself in real-life conversation, which is crucial for building confidence. Practicing these situations allows you to handle similar instances in your daily life, making the experience less daunting. Not only does this enhance your English speaking practice, but it also introduces essential vocabulary and phrases used in coffee shops.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Throughout the conversation, several useful structures and expressions are highlighted that can be pivotal for casual interactions:
- “How are you?” - A basic but crucial greeting that opens up conversations.
- “I would like a…” - This phrase helps in making polite requests when ordering. For example, “I would like a cappuccino.”
- “That is a perfect idea.” - This expression not only conveys agreement but also adds a friendly touch to the conversation.
- “I understand that feeling.” - This phrase is great for empathizing with others, making your conversations more engaging.
By practicing these structures with the shadowing technique, learners can improve pronunciation and fluency, making it easier to use them in real situations. Utilizing a shadowing app can further enhance this practice, allowing you to repeat phrases after the speakers in the video.
Common Pronunciation Traps
When learning English, especially in context-specific scenarios like coffee shops, certain words can pose challenges. Here are a few that were discussed in the video:
- Café - Often mispronounced, it sounds like "ka-fay," not "ka-fee."
- Espresso - A common mispronunciation occurs when learners say “expresso” instead of the correct “es-press-o.”
- Latte - Many tend to overemphasize the 't', but it’s pronounced as “lah-tay.”
By focusing on the pronunciation of these words, learners can become more confident when placing orders. Practicing with these phrases regularly allows you to learn English with YouTube effectively and prepares you for real-world conversations. Don’t shy away from utilizing tools like shadowspeak to master these tricky terms!
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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