Deciding on the Next Drink/Snack
Friends chat about what they might order next from the coffee shop menu, perhaps trying something new or getting refills.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
snack
A small amount of food eaten between meals, like a cookie or pastry, often in casual settings like coffee shops.
latte
A popular coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, often enjoyed in cafes.
eyeing
Looking at something with interest or desire, like checking out menu items.
cookie
A sweet baked treat, often with add-ins like chocolate chips; in American English, it's a small biscuit.
cold brew
Coffee made by steeping grounds in cold water for a smoother, less acidic taste, popular in summer.
croissant
A flaky, buttery French pastry, commonly eaten as a snack with coffee.
peckish
Feeling slightly hungry, not starving; a casual British English word used in everyday chats.
convinced
Persuaded or made to believe something is a good idea, often after hearing advice from a friend.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
This coffee is great, but I think I'm ready for a little snack now. Are you getting anything else?
This sentence uses 'but' to contrast positive feelings with a change in desire, and a question to invite response. Useful for casual chats when suggesting a switch from drink to food.
Hmm, I was just thinking the same thing.
'Hmm' shows thinking, and 'the same thing' agrees with the other person. Great for building rapport in conversations by showing shared thoughts.
What are you eyeing?
'Eyeing' means looking at with interest; this informal question asks about someone's preferences. Use it in social settings to engage others about choices.
I might go for one of those chocolate chip cookies.
'Might go for' expresses a possible choice without commitment. Helpful for discussing options tentatively in group decisions.
You should definitely give it a shot.
'Give it a shot' is an idiom meaning 'try it'; 'definitely' adds strong recommendation. Use to encourage friends to try new things confidently.
You've convinced me.
This shows agreement after persuasion; simple past tense for recent influence. Practical for responding positively to suggestions in casual talks.
Sounds like a plan!
An idiomatic way to agree to a suggestion, meaning 'that's a good idea.' Use it to confirm actions together, like going to order.