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

Café Equipment English for Barista Work

Learn common café equipment vocabulary including espresso machine, grinder, portafilter, steam wand, milk jug and tamper.

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Barista steaming milk while learning workplace and customer-service English with Chatsifieds.com — Hospitality & Barista English: practical English for real Australian café situations.

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

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What you need to know

Learn common café equipment vocabulary including espresso machine, grinder, portafilter, steam wand, milk jug and tamper.

Coffee station

Espresso machine, grinder, portafilter and tamper are common barista terms.

Milk station

Steam wand and milk jug are used when preparing milk drinks.

Cleaning and workflow

You may also hear knock box, cloth, tray, lids and takeaway cups.

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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