# Italian articles at the cafe

**Language:** Italian  
**CEFR Level:** A1  

> Master everyday Italian vocabulary by listening to Stefano and Beatrice's conversation about ordering and paying at a coffee bar. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** Stefano stops by Beatrice's coffee bar at the edge of Palermo's bustling Ballarò market during a trip to Sicily. Over his morning visits, Stefano orders drinks and pastries at the counter while Beatrice handles the orders and payment with practiced speed.

## Lessons

### 1. Ordering coffee and pastries

Beatrice greets Stefano and takes his coffee order, but explains that the cream croissants are sold out.

### 2. Changing an order at a cafe

Stefano decides on a plain croissant instead, receives his coffee, and asks Beatrice where to find water.

### 3. Paying and requesting a receipt

Stefano asks Beatrice for the total cost, pays with cash, receives his change, and asks for a receipt before leaving.