Practise before the real moment.
Use these phrases to prepare for a real conversation. Open a phrase, read the examples, practise the reply, then try the mission when you feel ready.
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“Does Tuesday work for you?”
Check whether a proposed day suits the other person.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Shall we meet at the café?”
Suggest a clear meeting place.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“I’m doing a coffee run.”
Say that you are going to get coffee and may collect orders for other people.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“What are you having?”
Ask what drink or food someone wants, especially when collecting an order.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“My shout.”
Informal Australian English meaning that you will pay or it is your turn to treat.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“I’ll get this one.”
A natural offer to pay for this coffee or round.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“You can get the next one.”
Suggest that the other person can pay another time instead of splitting this purchase now.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Thanks for making time.”
Thank someone for fitting an informal meeting into their day.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Shall we grab a coffee after class?”
Invite a classmate to continue talking after a class.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Do you want to go over the notes?”
Suggest reviewing class or meeting notes together.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Do you want to join us?”
Invite someone into an existing group in a friendly way.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Mind if I join you?”
Ask politely whether you can sit or spend time with a group.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“No thanks, I’m right.”
A common Australian way to politely say you do not need or want something.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Maybe another time.”
Politely decline while leaving open the possibility of meeting later.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Can we reschedule?”
Ask to move a planned catch-up to another time.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“I’d better get going.”
A natural way to signal that you need to leave.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Good to catch up.”
Say that you enjoyed reconnecting or spending time together.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Let’s do this again.”
Suggest another catch-up in the future.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“How have things been?”
A broad, friendly question asking what has been happening in someone’s life.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“How’s work going?”
Ask casually about someone’s work situation.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Is this a coffee chat or a meeting?”
Clarify whether an invitation is informal or has a more specific work purpose.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“What grind size do I need?”
Ask which grind setting suits your brewing method.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, coffee roaster, coffee educator
Learn this phrase“Could you grind this for a plunger, please?”
Ask a roaster or café to grind beans for a coffee plunger or French press.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, coffee roaster, coffee educator
Learn this phrase“Is this ground for filter?”
Check whether pre-ground coffee is suitable for a filter brewing method.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, coffee roaster, coffee educator
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