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
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.