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Everyday situation collection

Cafés and food

Place a simple order, specify a drink, and ask for the bill.

8 lessons · about 15 minutes each · follow the order or choose what you need

Learning path for this topic

Lessons progress from simpler exchanges and common needs to more detail, longer conversations and problem solving. Lesson numbers show the suggested learning order; each takes about 15 minutes.

1

A short order and payment

Start with the simpler exchange in this section, then practise more details.

  1. Lesson 1 · 15 minutes

    Ordering in a café

    Ask for coffee or tea, use “without”, and request the bill

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  2. Lesson 2 · 15 minutes

    Bill and payment

    The bill, paying by card, and requesting a receipt

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  3. Lesson 3 · 15 minutes

    Breakfast at a café

    Tea, a croissant, and still water in a breakfast conversation

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2

Changing an order and longer exchanges

Start with the simpler exchange in this section, then practise more details.

  1. Lesson 4 · 15 minutes

    Changing an order

    With or without milk and sugar; politely correct an order

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  2. Lesson 5 · 15 minutes

    A table, the menu and dining in

    Table for two, menu, drinks and food

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3

Dietary needs and order collection

Start with the simpler exchange in this section, then practise more details.

  1. Lesson 6 · 15 minutes

    Ingredients and an allergy

    Ask about ingredients, state an allergy and request a check

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  2. Lesson 7 · 15 minutes

    Ordering takeaway

    Order, pickup time and checking the item

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4

A short order with the family

Five words including with and without; independent or in the story.

  1. Lesson 8 · 15 minutes

    Tea at the café with the family

    Five vocabulary targets; eight short turns; independent or in the story

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