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English Conversation At a Café - Beginner

Practise a full beginner English conversation at a café. Read a natural dialogue, learn useful expressions and practise speaking aloud.

EverydayFull dialogueAbout 190 words

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Customer

Could I have a medium cappuccino and a cheese sandwich, please?

Barista

Certainly. Let me check that for you.

Customer

Can I get the coffee with less sugar and no extra syrup?

Barista

Yes, of course. I can help you with that.

Customer

Great. I just want to make sure I have understood everything correctly before we continue.

Barista

No problem. It is always better to confirm the details than to guess.

Customer

Is there a table near a power socket? I need to work for a short while.

Barista

That is clear. Let me confirm the detail for you.

Customer

Okay, I understand. Let me repeat the main point in my own words so I remember it.

Barista

Perfect. Go ahead. If anything is missing, I will correct it.

Customer

That is everything, thank you. Could you tell me where I should collect the order?

Barista

Of course. I will take care of that now.

Customer

Thank you. That makes the situation much easier for me.

Barista

You are welcome. I am glad we could sort it out clearly.

Useful Expressions

  • Could you please…?
  • If I understand correctly…
  • Could you say that again, please?
  • Thank you. That’s clear now.

Speak it aloud

Read the conversation once. Then choose one role and speak only that role aloud. On the second round, close the page after each line and try to respond naturally in your own words.

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Practice Challenge

Keep the same situation but change two details. For example, change the time, place, problem, preference or reason. Try to continue the conversation for one extra minute without reading.