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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“Can I order on my phone?”
Ask whether you can order or pay using your phone, an app or a QR code.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, bakery, food, education
Learn this phrase“Do you have a loyalty card?”
Ask whether the cafe has a stamp card, rewards card or app for regular customers.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, bakery, food, education
Learn this phrase“Is it okay if I stay and study here?”
Politely ask whether you can sit and study at the cafe for a while.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, bakery, food, education
Learn this phrase“Is there a wait for a table?”
Ask whether you need to wait before you can sit down.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, bakery, food, education
Learn this phrase“Thanks for letting me know.”
Thank someone for telling you about a problem so that you can help.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Let me see what I can do.”
Say that you will try to help, without promising a particular result.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“I can see why that’s frustrating.”
Show that you understand why someone is annoyed.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Could you tell me what’s in it?”
Ask which ingredients are in a drink or dish you have not tried before.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, bakery, food, education
Learn this phrase“Could I have it with less ice?”
Ask for fewer ice cubes in a cold drink.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, bakery, food, education
Learn this phrase“Do you have any non-coffee drinks?”
Ask what you can order that has no coffee in it.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, bakery, food, education
Learn this phrase“Could I have it unsweetened?”
Ask for a drink with no sugar or syrup added.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, bakery, food, education
Learn this phrase“Do you know a good local place?”
Ask a friend, classmate or colleague to suggest a cafe in the area.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Lovely day, isn’t it?”
A friendly comment about the weather that opens a short chat.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Is there anything on around here this weekend?”
Ask whether any local events are happening.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Is it okay if I put up a notice?”
Ask permission to put a poster or note on a community noticeboard.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Where could I learn more about this?”
Ask where you can find more information about a topic.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Could you tell me more about ___?”
Invite someone to explain a topic or share their experience.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“As far as I know, ___.”
Say something you are fairly, but not completely, sure about.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, education, workplace, community
Learn this phrase“Any dietary requirements?”
The staff member asks if you need to avoid any foods or have special food needs.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, bakery, food, education
Learn this phrase“Do you have a dairy-free option?”
Ask whether a dairy-free choice is available.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, bakery, food, education
Learn this phrase“Espresso on the side?”
The staff member asks if you want the espresso served in a separate cup or jug.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, bakery, food, education
Learn this phrase“Is the espresso served on top?”
Ask whether the hot espresso is poured over the dessert or served separately.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, bakery, food, education
Learn this phrase“Vanilla okay?”
The staff member checks that vanilla gelato is fine for you.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, bakery, food, education
Learn this phrase“What flavour gelato does that come with?”
Ask which gelato flavour comes with the dessert.
Best sponsor fit: Cafe, bakery, food, education
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