A1 · Beginner · Food and drink
Order at a café
2 short A1 English scripts to practise how to order at a café. Read one out loud, record yourself, listen back and try again.
Key phrase Can I have a…, please?
The big office order
Hi! It's a big order today, sorry. Can I see the menu, please?
OK. Two flat whites, one black coffee and one tea with no sugar. And a cheese sandwich.
And a bottle of water, please. Is that everything? Yes, I think so! My team says thank you.
American English
Hi! It's a big order today, sorry. Can I see the menu, please?
OK. Two lattes, one black coffee and one tea with no sugar. And a cheese sandwich.
And a bottle of water, please. Is that everything? Yeah, I think so! My team says thank you.
Coffee before the bus
Morning! Can I have a small latte with oat milk, please?
Takeaway, please. I'm in a hurry. My bus is in five minutes!
Oh, and a croissant. No, two croissants. It's Monday. Can I pay with my phone? Thanks, have a good day!
American English
Morning! Can I get a small latte with oat milk, please?
To go, please. I'm in a hurry. My bus is in five minutes!
Oh, and a croissant. No, two croissants. It's Monday. Can I pay with my phone? Thanks, have a good day!
Key words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| coffee noun | a hot brown drink |
| tea noun | a hot drink made with leaves |
| sandwich noun | two pieces of bread with food between them |
| water noun | the clear liquid we drink |
| menu noun | a list of the food and drinks in a café or restaurant |