Be there while they learn
Your café meets a learner at the moment they are practising the words they will say at your counter.
For café owners
The coffee words your future customers are learning right now.
International students and newcomers practise café English on Chatsifieds before their first visit. Sponsor a phrase to meet them where they learn, and help keep the lessons free.
Why cafés sponsor a coffee phrase
Chatsifieds is an Australian-English learning site for cafés in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and across Australia. International students, new arrivals and visitors practise these exact phrases before they walk into a café. A sponsor puts the café next to the words a learner is practising, as a clearly labelled “Sponsored” card.
A kinder first visit
Learners who have practised “Could I get a coffee, please?” arrive more confident, which can mean smoother orders and a warmer first impression.
Support free education
Sponsorship helps keep practical English lessons free. The page says it is paid support and Chatsifieds writes the learning explanation independently.
Give a reason to come back
Add a student offer, a menu link or a map to your card so a learner knows where to go next.
Ordering a drink
Every first visit starts here. These are the most-practised café phrases on the site.
| Phrase learners practise | What they learn | A good fit for… | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Could I get a coffee, please? | A polite, natural way to order | Any café that wants friendly first-timers | Sponsor this phrase |
| Can I grab a coffee? | A relaxed, local way to order | Casual, student-area and takeaway cafés | Sponsor this phrase |
| Takeaway, thanks. | Choosing to take the drink away | Takeaway-heavy cafés, kiosks, food courts | Sponsor this phrase |
| Having here, thanks. | Choosing to stay in | Cafés with seating and study space | Sponsor this phrase |
| Large, please. | Choosing a size | Cafés with several cup sizes | Sponsor this phrase |
| Regular, please. | Choosing the normal size | Cafés with several cup sizes | Sponsor this phrase |
Milk, extras and strength
Dietary and milk questions are where new customers hesitate most.
| Phrase learners practise | What they learn | A good fit for… | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oat milk, please. | Asking for a different milk | Cafés that stock plant milks | Sponsor this phrase |
| Is that extra? | Checking whether something costs more | Cafés with paid extras or add-ons | Sponsor this phrase |
| Which one works well with milk? | Asking for a recommendation | Roasters and cafés with several coffees | Sponsor this phrase |
| I drink it black. | Saying how they take their coffee | Specialty and filter-coffee cafés | Sponsor this phrase |
Paying and being understood
Small moments that decide whether a first visit feels easy.
| Phrase learners practise | What they learn | A good fit for… | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can I tap? | Asking to pay by tapping | Any café with card or phone payment | Sponsor this phrase |
| Sorry, could you say that again? | Asking politely for a repeat | Busy cafés with fast service | Sponsor this phrase |
| Sorry, what does that mean? | Asking what a word means | Cafés with menu slang | Sponsor this phrase |
Beans, roasting and home brewing
For roasters, coffee shops that sell beans, and equipment sellers.
| Phrase learners practise | What they learn | A good fit for… | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| What’s in the house blend? | Asking what is in the blend | Roasters and cafés with a house blend | Sponsor this phrase |
| Is this a light or dark roast? | Asking about roast style | Roasters and specialty cafés | Sponsor this phrase |
| When was this roasted? | Asking about the roast date | Roasters selling fresh beans | Sponsor this phrase |
| Do you have this as whole beans? | Asking for whole beans | Cafés that sell retail bags | Sponsor this phrase |
| Could you grind this for espresso, please? | Asking for beans to be ground | Roasters and bean shops | Sponsor this phrase |
| What are the tasting notes? | Asking about flavour notes | Specialty roasters | Sponsor this phrase |
Brunch, food and catching up
For cafés with a kitchen and for social meeting spots.
| Phrase learners practise | What they learn | A good fit for… | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| I’ll have the big brekkie. | Ordering a menu favourite | Brunch and all-day-breakfast cafés | Sponsor this phrase |
| Are you still serving breakfast? | Asking what is still available | All-day-breakfast cafés | Sponsor this phrase |
| Could I swap that for avocado? | Asking for a swap | Cafés with flexible menus | Sponsor this phrase |
| Does the granola contain nuts? | Asking about ingredients | Cafés that label allergens clearly | Sponsor this phrase |
| Do you want to do brunch? | Inviting a friend | Brunch spots and group-friendly cafés | Sponsor this phrase |
| Good to catch up. | Friendly catch-up talk | Cafés that host meetups | Sponsor this phrase |
How a sponsorship works
- Choose a phrase that fits your café. Fill in the short enquiry form: your café name, location, state and an optional student offer.
- Review in writing. Price, scope, duration and GST are confirmed in writing before anything starts. An enquiry does not start any automatic billing.
- Show up beside the phrase. Your card is labelled “Sponsored”, can be shown to learners in your state, and uses a tracked link so you can see visits in your own analytics.
- Keep it learner-friendly. Plain-English offers work best. See student offer wording.
- Phrase Sponsor options start from $49 per month. See all sponsorship options for current plans.
Chatsifieds does not promise visits or sales. Results depend on your café, your offer and your area.
Questions café owners ask
Can a café sponsor a Phrase Wall phrase?
Yes. A café, roaster or coffee business can enquire to sponsor a coffee phrase such as “Could I get a coffee, please?”. Your card appears beside the phrase, clearly labelled “Sponsored”, and Chatsifieds writes the learning explanation independently.
How much does a phrase sponsorship cost?
Phrase Sponsor options start from $49 per month. An enquiry does not start any automatic billing. Price, scope, duration and GST are confirmed in writing before anything starts.
Can I show my café only to learners in my state?
Yes. A sponsor card can be targeted to one or more Australian states or territories, so a Melbourne café can reach learners in Victoria. Tell us your state in the enquiry.
Who sees these phrases?
International students, new arrivals and visitors who are learning Australian café English. Chatsifieds does not promise visits or sales, and results depend on your café, your offer and your area.
What should my sponsor card say?
Keep it plain and useful: your café name, suburb, a menu or map link and, if you like, a clear student offer. See the free café owner toolkit for wording.