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?”

Fixing Problems

Still Waiting? Missing Item Café English

Practise asking about a coffee or food item that has not arrived without sounding rude.

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English learner politely fixing a wrong coffee order in an Australian café with Chatsifieds.com — Fixing Problems: practical English for real Australian café situations.

Part of Fixing Problems Coffee English — one of 12 practical café-English collections.

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What you need to know

Practise asking about a coffee or food item that has not arrived without sounding rude.

Check first

“Sorry, I’m still waiting on a flat white.”

Name the missing item

“I think we’re still missing the banana bread.”

Give useful details

If asked, give your table number, order number or 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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