Ordering at a coffee shop

Everyday English Conversations

A printable worksheet for conversation-based English lessons.

Difficulty: Intermediate B1

PDF: Ordering at a coffee shop

Warm-up

Have you ever ordered a drink in English? (Yes, I have. I ordered...)

Vocabulary Match

cappuccino •• foamy coffee
regular •• normal
lovely •• nice
shot •• cake
muffin •• sweet
syrup •• amount of coffee

Vocabulary Answers

cappuccinofoamy coffee
regularnormal
lovelynice
shotamount of coffee
muffincake
syrupsweet

Conversation

Fill in the blanks with words from above.

A customer orders a cappuccino and a muffin at a coffee shop, discussing sizes and payment options with the barista.
Barista:Hi there! What can I get you?
Customer:Hi! Could I have a ________, please?
Barista:Of course. What size—________ or large?
Customer:Regular, please.
Barista:Great. Would you like any ________ or an extra ________?
Customer:No, thank you. Just the cappuccino.
Barista:No problem. Anything else?
Customer:Yes, a blueberry ________, please.
Barista:________. That's £6.20. Are you paying by cash or card?
Customer:Card, please.
Barista:Hi there! What can I get you?
Customer:Hi! Could I have a cappuccino, please?
Barista:Of course. What size—regular or large?
Customer:Regular, please.
Barista:Great. Would you like any syrup or an extra shot?
Customer:No, thank you. Just the cappuccino.
Barista:No problem. Anything else?
Customer:Yes, a blueberry muffin, please.
Barista:lovely. That's £6.20. Are you paying by cash or card?
Customer:Card, please.

Quiz

  1. What size cappuccino does the customer want?
  2. Does the customer want syrup or an extra shot?
  3. What food item does the customer order?
  4. How is the customer paying?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. Regular
  2. No
  3. A blueberry muffin
  4. By card

True or False

  1. The customer orders a latte. T F
  2. The customer wants a large cappuccino. T F
  3. The total price is $6.20. T F

True or False Answers

  1. False
  2. False
  3. False

Discussion

  1. What is your favorite coffee drink?
  2. Do you prefer coffee or tea?
  3. Have you ever tried a blueberry muffin?
  4. What do you usually order at a coffee shop?
  5. How do you like your coffee? With milk? Sugar?

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