Shadowing Practice: Teaching English at a Coffee Shop - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creating lesson...
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Let's learn how to order coffee at Starbucks.
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These are the words and phrases that we are going to learn in this video.
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Can I have a tall cappuccino with cinnamon on top?
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Yeah.
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Yeah, cinnamon on top.
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What's your name?
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Giovanna.
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You can say "Gigi".
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- Yes.
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- D -I -D -I.
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- Five, 16, 16.
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Okay, this card.
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- - - I'm in Florida,
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but most of the vocabulary and sentences that I'm going to teach here can be used anywhere English is spoken.
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So once you go into the coffee shop, you either choose a place to sit and grab the menu or
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go up to the counter and wait in line to order.
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- Hello.
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You can then choose the coffee you like the most and use the phrases like Can I get...
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I'll have Can I have a tall coffee frappuccino with three pumps of vanilla syrup?
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For example, I'd like an Americano, please.
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The first thing you need to know are the names of some common coffee drinks.
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There are three coffee categories for you to choose from.
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And we'll start off with drip.
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and brewed coffee.
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Drip coffee can be served hot, or iced.
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Two coffee blends commonly used by Starbucks are the Pike Place Roast, with cocoa and toasted nuts,
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and the dark roast, which has a bold flavor.
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Okay.
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Ah, this coffee's bold.
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- Okay.
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Many people will have different ideas of what these words mean when it comes to coffee.
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"Strong" might refer to coffee that has more coffee dissolved in it.
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Espresso would be considered very strong since it has a high amount of coffee packed into a small amount of water.
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Watery drip coffee would be considered weak since it has a low amount of coffee packed into a higher amount of water.
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You can brew any coffee grounds to be strong or weak by using less or more water.
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"Rich" tends to refer to the creamy mouthfeel of something like ice cream or to the fullness of the taste.
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It could be used to describe a coffee that tastes very smooth when you drink it.
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Or a coffee that is slightly acidic and you can taste multiple flavors at once.
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"Richness" is commonly associated with another concept in coffee and other drinks called "body".
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People may say a coffee is full -bottied when it fills your mouth with flavor and it doesn't taste watery or simple.
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Gold usually refers to the intensity of the roast, bitterness, and smokiness of a coffee.
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The second coffee drink category is the espresso beverages.
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Espresso beverages are coffee drinks made with espresso and can be served by itself or combined with other ingredients.
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For example, a latte.
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A latte is a combination of a espresso and steamed milk.
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There's also the Americano, which is just with hot water.
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And the cappuccino, a classic espresso drink made with espresso and froth or phoned milk.
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The third coffee category is the cold brew, frozen and blended coffees, which are served cold.
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The coffee frappuccino is one example of frozen and blended coffee.
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Do you know what a frappuccino is?
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A coffee frappuccino is made of coffee blended with ice.
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flavored syrups and topped with whipped cream.
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Can I have a tall coffee frappuccino with three pumps of vanilla syrup?
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There are also drinks like green, black and herbal tea.
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Can I have a grande cappuccino with cinnamon on top?
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But it's not that simple.
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You have to choose the size of your Americano or any other coffee that you want to order.
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size would you like?
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In response, you could answer with small, medium, and large.
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But if you are at Starbucks, Things get a bit complicated because they have different names for coffee sizes.
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They use the word short.
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to refer to a very small size cup.
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Tall to refer to a small cup.
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And the word grande to refer to a medium sized cup.
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They also have venti, which is similar to a large coffee cup, and trenta, which is their largest coffee size.
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When ordering coffee, you can customize it.
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Repeat after me customize, which means to change something to fit your own needs. or preferences.
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For example, you can add a topping toppings such as caramel drizzle, cinnamon, and whipped cream.
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By the way, to drizzle means to pour a thin stream of liquid over something.
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This is caramel drizzle.
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- Super delicious.
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You can also add syrup.
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You can ask for two pumps of vanilla syrup.
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Yes, we use the word pump with syrup.
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Can I have a tall coffee frappuccino with three pumps of vanilla syrup, please?
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Can I have a grande cappuccino with cinnamon on top?
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I'd like caramel drizzle on my frappuccino, please.
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I'll have a venti latte with Sweetener instead of sugar.
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Let me grab a packet, a sweetener right here.
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- Yeah.
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- Yeah.
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Oh Just going to tear it open.
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and stir it.
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- Thank you.
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- By the way, this is a stir.
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Stir.
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A sweetener is a sugar substitute to make things sweet without adding real sugar.
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Let me know in the comments how you would order your coffee at Starbucks.
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What can I get for you today?
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice essential phrases and vocabulary for ordering coffee in English, particularly in a coffee shop setting. You'll learn how to express your drink preferences, ask for specific ingredients, and engage in a friendly conversation with baristas. This lesson uses a real-world context that will help you boost your confidence and fluency when interacting in English-speaking environments. Ideal for those aiming to improve their English speaking practice, this lesson will also enhance your ability to understand and use contextual language effectively.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Can I have... - A polite way to request something.
  • I'd like... - Another phrase to express your desire for a particular item.
  • Tall cappuccino - A specific size and type of coffee order.
  • Cinnamon on top - A way to customize your drink.
  • Drip coffee - A common type of brewed coffee.
  • Espresso beverages - Drinks made with espresso, such as lattes or cappuccinos.
  • Cold brew - Coffee brewed with cold water, served chilled.
  • Frappuccino - A blended coffee drink served cold.

Practice Tips

To enhance your learning experience, try using the shadowing technique while watching the lesson on YouTube. This involves listening to the phrases and immediately repeating them out loud, mimicking the speaker's tone and speed. Start with short segments and gradually increase the length as you become more comfortable. Pay attention to pronunciation and rhythm, as these are crucial for sounding natural. Using this shadowspeak method will not only help improve your speaking skills but also boost your listening comprehension. For optimal results, you might want to use it as part of your routine on any reliable shadowing site or practice platform. Engaging actively with the material will make it easier for you to recall and use these new phrases in real-life situations.

Remember, practicing regularly by ordering coffee or discussing your preferences with a friend can solidify your learning and help you confidently use these expressions in daily conversations. Happy practicing, and enjoy your coffee!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itis spoken · can be served · would be considered
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thingroast, which has · Americano, which is · coffees, which are
Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certainmight refer · may say
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionI'll have · we'll start · will have

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →