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Inquiring About Seasonal or Speciality Drinks

The customer asks if there are any new seasonal specials or unique limited-time offerings that the barista would recommend.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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Emily (Female)
Hi there! I was wondering if you have any new seasonal drinks or special limited-time offerings right now?
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James (Male)
Yes, we do! We just launched our Autumn Spice Latte. It's really popular, made with real pumpkin puree and a blend of warm spices. Or, if you're looking for something colder, we have a new Caramel Apple Frost.
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Emily (Female)
Oh, an Autumn Spice Latte sounds delicious! Is it very sweet, or more balanced?
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James (Male)
It's on the sweeter side, but the spices balance it out nicely. Most people find it just right. We can always adjust the sweetness for you if you like.
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Emily (Female)
That's good to know. And the Caramel Apple Frost, what's that like?
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James (Male)
It's a blended iced drink, similar to a milkshake but with a tangy apple base and a generous swirl of caramel. Very refreshing if you like fruity and sweet drinks.
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Emily (Female)
Hmm, tough choice! I think I'll go with the Autumn Spice Latte then. Can I get a medium, please?
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James (Male)
Absolutely! One medium Autumn Spice Latte coming right up. Anything else for you today?

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

seasonal

Relating to a particular time of year, like autumn drinks that are only available in fall; use it when asking about limited-time items in stores or cafes.

specials

Special offers or unique items not always available; in a cafe, it means featured drinks or deals you can ask about to discover new options.

launched

Introduced or started selling something new; use it to talk about new products, like 'We launched a new menu item last week.'

popular

Liked by many people; say this when recommending something, e.g., 'This drink is popular among customers.' to suggest it's a good choice.

puree

A smooth, thick liquid made by blending fruit or vegetables; in drinks, it adds real flavor, like pumpkin puree in lattes.

balance

To make flavors even and not too strong in one direction; use in food contexts, like 'The spices balance the sweetness nicely.'

adjust

To change something to fit your preference, like making a drink less sweet; polite way to ask for customization in services.

refreshing

Making you feel cool and energized, often for cold drinks; describe fruity iced beverages as 'very refreshing on a hot day.'

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

I was wondering if you have any new seasonal drinks or special limited-time offerings right now?

This is a polite way to ask for recommendations using 'I was wondering if' for indirect questions; useful for starting conversations in shops to learn about new items without being direct.

It's really popular, made with real pumpkin puree and a blend of warm spices.

Describes a product by highlighting popularity and ingredients; the structure 'made with [ingredients]' helps explain what something contains; great for recommending food or drinks.

Is it very sweet, or more balanced?

A question using 'or' to compare options; useful for clarifying preferences in ordering, like sweetness level, to ensure the item matches your taste.

It's on the sweeter side, but the spices balance it out nicely.

Uses 'on the [adjective] side' to mean somewhat that way, and 'balance out' for even flavors; this sentence pattern helps give balanced opinions on taste.

We can always adjust the sweetness for you if you like.

Offers customization politely with 'we can always [do something] if you like'; conditional 'if' shows flexibility; ideal for service situations to make customers happy.

It's a blended iced drink, similar to a milkshake but with a tangy apple base.

Explains something by comparing with 'similar to [something] but [difference]'; helps describe new items clearly; use when recommending to relate to familiar things.

Hmm, tough choice! I think I'll go with the Autumn Spice Latte then.

Expresses hesitation with 'tough choice' and decides with 'I'll go with [item]'; 'hmm' adds a thinking sound; common in casual decisions like ordering food.

Absolutely! One medium Autumn Spice Latte coming right up.

Enthusiastic agreement with 'absolutely' and 'coming right up' means it's being prepared immediately; useful in service for confirming orders positively.