Tasting and Initial Reaction
The customer tastes the sample and gives an immediate, brief, and polite reaction (e.g., 'Hmm, good!' or a nod of approval).
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
sample
A small portion of food or product given for free to try before buying. Useful in stores for asking about free tastes.
artisanal
Made by hand using traditional methods, often meaning high-quality or special. Common for describing fancy foods like cheese or bread.
sure
A casual way to say 'yes' or 'okay' when agreeing to something. It's polite and common in everyday conversations.
hmm
A sound people make when thinking or tasting something, like 'um' or 'let me see.' It shows you're considering the taste.
glad
Happy or pleased about something. Use it to respond positively when someone likes what you offer.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Would you like to try a sample of our new artisanal cheese?
This is a polite offer question using 'would you like to' for invitations. Useful for shop staff to encourage customers to try products; the structure is formal yet friendly.
Oh, sure! Thanks.
A quick, casual acceptance with 'oh' for surprise and 'sure' for yes. Add 'thanks' to be polite. Great for everyday situations like accepting free items.
Here you go.
A simple phrase to hand something over, meaning 'take it.' It's very common in service interactions and shows helpfulness without extra words.
Hmm, that's really good!
An immediate reaction after tasting, using 'hmm' to pause and 'that's really good' for positive feedback. Useful for giving quick compliments; 'really' adds emphasis.
Glad you like it!
A response to positive feedback, meaning 'I'm happy you enjoy it.' It's a natural way to end a short exchange politely; note the contraction 'you like it' for casual speech.