Who is this lesson for?

ESL learners, international students, new migrants, travellers and hospitality workers who want practical Australian café English.

Do I need to copy an Australian accent?

No. The goal is to understand common café English and respond clearly in your own voice.

What should I do if I do not understand?

Ask for repetition or clarification, for example: “Sorry, could you say that again?”

Hospitality & Barista English

Barista Customer-Service Phrases in Australian Cafés

Practise the English a barista can use to greet customers, take orders, clarify details and finish service politely.

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Part of Hospitality & Barista English Coffee English — one of 12 practical café-English collections.

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What you need to know

Practise the English a barista can use to greet customers, take orders, clarify details and finish service politely.

Start the order

“Hi! What can I get you?”

Clarify details

“What size?” “Which milk?” “Here or takeaway?”

Finish clearly

“That’s $6.20.” “Just tap when you’re ready.” “We’ll call your name.”

Real dialogue

Use short English that keeps the conversation moving

Useful response

“Sorry, could you say that again?”

Confidence rule

You do not need perfect grammar or an Australian accent. Clear, polite English is enough.

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