Ordering a Drink and Finding a Table
The customer enters the coffee shop, approaches the counter to order a drink, and then looks for a suitable table where they can work comfortably.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
latte
A popular coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, often customized with alternatives like oat milk.
oat milk
A creamy, non-dairy milk made from oats, commonly used in coffee for those who are lactose intolerant or prefer plant-based options.
quiet spot
A peaceful area without much noise, perfect for working, studying, or relaxing in a busy place like a coffee shop.
recommendations
Suggestions or advice given to help someone choose the best option, like a good table in a cafe.
outlets
Electrical sockets on a wall where you can plug in chargers for laptops or phones to keep devices powered.
best bet
An informal way to say the most reliable or smartest choice in a situation, like picking the ideal spot to sit.
Wi-Fi password
The secret code needed to connect to a wireless internet network, often shared in public places like coffee shops.
case sensitive
A term meaning that uppercase and lowercase letters are treated differently, so you must type the password exactly as given.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hi there! Can I get a large latte with oat milk, please?
This is a polite way to greet and order food or drink in a cafe. Use 'Can I get' for casual requests; it's useful for everyday ordering and shows good manners with 'please'.
Certainly! Anything else for you today?
A friendly response from service staff offering more items. 'Certainly' means 'of course' politely; this sentence pattern is common in customer service to upsell or confirm the order.
No, that's all for now. I'm hoping to find a quiet spot to work after this.
Declining additional items while explaining your plan. 'That's all for now' is a standard phrase to end ordering; 'I'm hoping to' expresses a wish or expectation, useful for sharing intentions politely.
Do you have any recommendations for tables with good lighting and outlets?
Asking for advice on seating. This uses a question form to seek suggestions; it's practical for finding workspaces in cafes, highlighting specific needs like 'good lighting' and 'outlets'.
Your best bet would be the tables in the back corner by the window.
Giving a helpful suggestion. 'Best bet would be' is an idiomatic expression for recommending the top choice; the conditional 'would be' softens the advice, making it useful for service interactions.
What's the Wi-Fi password here?
A direct question to get internet access info. Simple present tense 'What's' for asking about current details; essential in modern cafes or public spots to connect devices.
It's 'CoffeeWorks2023', all one word, case sensitive.
Explaining a password clearly. This provides details step-by-step; 'case sensitive' is key tech vocabulary. Use this pattern when sharing codes to avoid confusion.
Got it. That's super helpful. Thanks a bunch!
Acknowledging information with thanks. 'Got it' means 'I understand'; 'super helpful' is casual praise, and 'thanks a bunch' is an enthusiastic thank you. Great for ending positive exchanges.