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Ordering a coffee in New York – HearSay

English B1

Listen to Ella and Liam discuss how to order a coffee in New York in fluent, authentic English. By the end of this course, their conversation will seem easy to follow and you'll be ready to join in.

Lessons

Asking about a queue
Liam asks Ella where the queue starts and how long the wait is in this busy cafe.
Sharing coffee preferences
Liam explains his habits to Ella, who shows him the right words to order his coffee.
Talking about a recent move
Liam says he's just moved to town for work and chats with Ella about his first local discoveries.
Discussing drink specialities
Liam describes an unusual iced coffee near his work and Ella shares her thoughts on it.
Asking about drink prices
Liam asks Ella about coffee prices and finds out how much different menu options cost.
Getting ready to pay by card
As they get closer to the counter, Ella explains to Liam how to pay for his order by card.
Asking about tipping
Liam asks Ella for advice on tipping habits when paying at the counter.
Ordering drinks and chatting
Ella orders her iced coffee at the counter, then explains her daily habits with her sister to Liam.
Ordering coffee at the counter
Liam successfully places his order, then Ella suggests a cheaper alternative for his daily coffee.
Asking for order details
Ella explains the exact vocabulary to Liam for ordering sugar-free coffee in local delis.
Talking about your daily budget
Liam and Ella discuss managing their coffee budget and city housing expenses.
Introducing yourself to a stranger
Ella shows Liam where the milk is, then they get to know each other and swap names.
Asking about opening hours
Ella advises Liam to come earlier and explains morning business opening hours to him.
Picking up your order and saying goodbye
Liam picks up his coffee at the counter and says goodbye to Ella while reviewing what he learned.

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