Ordering at a Coffee Shop

Coffee Shop Conversations

• A customer orders a coffee to go and asks for a dark roast, medium size.
• The customer requests sugar and cream with their coffee.
• The total cost of the coffee is $4.
• The customer is thanked and wished to have a nice day.

Tea Order

• A customer asks if the shop has tea and is offered a variety of options.
• The customer orders green tea to be consumed in the shop.
• The customer is asked if they would like to eat something and is offered cookies.
• The customer buys cookies to take away.
• The total cost of the tea and cookies is $10.
• The customer pays with a card and requests a receipt.

Using Loyalty Card Points

• A customer asks for their bill and is told the total is $8.
• The customer decides to use their loyalty card points to pay.
• The customer is advised to use their points regularly, as they have accumulated a lot.
• The customer is reminded that their points expire at the end of the month.
• The customer plans to use their points before they expire.

Coffee Shop Transactions

• A customer orders a coffee to go, specifying a dark roast and medium size, and requests sugar and cream as additives.
• The total cost of the coffee is $4.
• The customer is thanked and wished to have a nice day after making the purchase.

Tea Order and Snacks

• A customer inquires about tea options and is offered a variety of choices.
• The customer selects green tea to be consumed in the shop.
• The customer is offered cookies to accompany their tea and decides to purchase some to take away.
• The total cost of the tea and cookies is $10.
• The customer pays with a card and receives a receipt.

Loyalty Card Points

• A customer is informed that their bill totals $8.
• The customer decides to use their accumulated loyalty card points to pay for the bill.
• Customers are advised to use their points regularly to avoid accumulation.
• Loyalty card points expire at the end of the month, and customers should plan to use them before they expire.

Making a Reservation

• To book a table, say "I'd like to book a table for this evening, please" or specify a time.
• The receptionist may ask about the number of people, respond with "Just me" or "X number of people".
• Provide your name for the reservation, e.g., "Under the name of Mr. Jonathan Shufflebottom".

Arriving at the Restaurant

• When arriving, announce your reservation with "Good evening, I have a reservation under the name [Your Name]".
• Without a reservation, ask "Are you fully booked?" or "Do you have a table for one by any chance?"

Ordering Drinks

• To order a drink, say "Could I have a beer, please?" or specify the type of wine.
• For water, say "Just water for me, thanks" or "Could I have a glass of tap water, please?"

Ordering Food

• Indicate readiness to order with "I'm ready to order now" or request more time.
• When ordering, specify the dish, e.g., "To start, I'll have [dish]" or "I'll go for the [dish]".
• Ask about ingredients or modifications with "Does the [dish] have [ingredient] in it?" or "Could you remove the [ingredient] from the [dish]?"

During the Meal

• Make eye contact or raise your hand to get the waiter's attention.
• Say "Excuse me" to get attention if needed.
• Request items like bread or condiments with "Could I have [item], please?"

Finishing Up

• When offered more, ask for the dessert menu or decline with "No, we're fine, thank you".
• Request a doggy bag with "Could you put this in a doggy bag for me, please?"
• Respond to meal satisfaction with "Yes, thank you, everything was delicious" or mention a specific issue.

Practice conversational English in a coffee shop setting, including ordering coffee and tea, and making requests. Improve your communication skills for everyday situations.