Story 20

At the Coffee Shop

Beginner English Lesson

VOCABULARY

1. Coffee – (kaw-fee) /ˈkɔː.fi/
Noun: A hot drink made from beans
Synonyms: espresso, latte
Sample sentence: I drink coffee every morning.

2. Cup – (kuhp) /kʌp/
Noun: A small container for drinks
Synonyms: mug, glass
Sample sentence: She holds a cup of coffee.

3. Order – (awr-der) /ˈɔː.dər/
Verb: To ask for food or drinks
Synonyms: request, ask for
Sample sentence: I order coffee at the counter.

4. Menu – (meh-nyoo) /ˈmɛnjuː/
Noun: A list of food and drinks
Synonyms: list, selection
Sample sentence: The menu has many drinks.

5. Barista – (buh-rees-tuh) /bəˈriːstə/
Noun: A person who makes coffee
Synonyms: coffee maker, server
Sample sentence: The barista makes the coffee.

STORY

At the Coffee Shop

It is a rainy afternoon. Julia goes to her favorite coffee shop. She smells fresh coffee and feels warm inside. Julia looks at the menu and orders a cappuccino. The barista smiles and prepares her drink. Julia sits by the window and watches the rain. Soon, she gets her cup of coffee. She takes a sip and smiles. The coffee is good, and Julia feels happy.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice

1. Where does Julia go?

2. What does Julia smell?

3. What drink does she order?

4. Who makes the coffee?

5. What does Julia do while waiting?

True or False

6. It is raining outside.

7. Julia orders tea.

8. The barista makes the coffee.

9. Julia feels unhappy.

10. Julia watches the rain.

DISCUSSION

1. Where does Julia go?

2. What drink does she order?

3. Who is the barista?

4. How does Julia feel?

5. Do you like coffee?

6. What do you order at a coffee shop?

7. Do you like rainy days?

8. Do you drink hot or cold drinks?

9. Do you like quiet places?

10. Who do you go with to cafés?