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Level: A1

Café Order (Customer & Barista)

Order drinks and snacks; polite phrases and numbers.

CEFR A1 · 54 words · ~1 min read · US English

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Words to know

latte
a coffee drink made with hot milk
muffin
a small sweet cake shaped like a cup

Customer: Hi, can I have a small latte, please?

Barista: Sure. Anything else?

Customer: Yes, one chocolate muffin.

Barista: Warmed up?

Customer: Yes, please.

Barista: That’s five dollars fifty.

Customer: Here is my card.

Barista: You can tap right here.

Customer: Thank you.

Barista: You’re welcome. Your order will be ready in two minutes.

Check your understanding

  1. What does the customer order to drink?

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    A small latte — The customer says, "Hi, can I have a small latte, please?"

  2. How much does the customer pay?

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    Five dollars fifty — The barista says the total is five dollars fifty.

  3. The order will be ready in ten minutes.

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    False — The barista says the order will be ready in two minutes.

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