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Ordering coffee in Vienna – HearSay

German A2

Master German cafe culture by listening to Tobias and Marie's conversation about how to order a traditional Viennese coffee. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

Lessons

Introducing yourself and your profession
Tobias asks Marie if he can sit at her table in a crowded cafe, and they introduce themselves and share what they do for a living.
Explaining your reason for traveling
Marie and Tobias chat about why they are in Vienna, and Tobias explains that he is there to compare local Sachertorte recipes with his own.
Asking for advice on ordering
Tobias asks Marie for advice on how to order from the strict-looking waiter, and Marie explains the local etiquette of being direct and polite.
Ordering food and drinks
Tobias and Marie place their orders with the waiter, and Tobias wonders if his direct approach was successful.
Comparing cultural habits
Marie and Tobias compare service styles in their respective regions, and Tobias asks about a local coffee specialty.
Describing your daily routine
Marie explains what a "Verlängerter" is and describes her daily habit of relaxing at the cafe with the newspaper.
Talking about work schedules
Tobias contrasts his fast-paced bakery work schedule with the calm cafe atmosphere, explaining why he enjoys the quiet break.
Describing the appearance of food
Marie reacts to Tobias's early wake-up time, and Tobias describes the dark, glossy cake that has just been served to him.
Describing how food tastes
Marie asks Tobias how his cake tastes, and he describes its intense flavor and how the whipped cream complements it.
Expressing preferences for flavors
Tobias shares a bite of his cake with Marie, who finds it delicious but slightly bitter, leading them to discuss their preference for less sweet flavors.
Comparing different culinary concepts
Marie explains her comparison between wine and cake flavors, prompting Tobias to relate it to baking as they realize they share similar culinary views.
Talking about upcoming travel plans
Tobias and Marie discuss their remaining time in Vienna and their upcoming travel plans before wrapping up their coffee meetup.
Ordering another round of drinks
Tobias and Marie decide to have another coffee, and Marie calls the waiter over to place their order.
Complimenting someone on their skills
Tobias praises Marie's confidence in the café, and Marie shares how quickly she has adapted during her three weeks there.

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