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Cafe English

Useful phrases for ordering coffee, paying, choosing milk and speaking naturally in Australian cafes.

Student benefit

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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“Could I get a coffee, please?”

A polite and natural way to order coffee in Australia.

Best sponsor fit: Cafe, coffee roaster, ESL school, student offer

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“Can I grab a coffee?”

A casual Australian way to ask for a coffee.

Best sponsor fit: Cafe, student cafe, English course

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“Takeaway, thanks.”

A short answer meaning you want the coffee to take with you.

Best sponsor fit: Cafe, takeaway shop, food court

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“Having here, thanks.”

A short answer meaning you will drink or eat inside the cafe.

Best sponsor fit: Cafe, study cafe, coworking cafe

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“Regular, please.”

A simple way to choose a normal coffee size.

Best sponsor fit: Cafe, coffee cart

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“Large, please.”

A simple way to choose a bigger coffee size.

Best sponsor fit: Cafe, coffee chain

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“Oat milk, please.”

A short way to ask for oat milk instead of regular milk.

Best sponsor fit: Plant milk brand, cafe, supermarket

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“Can I tap?”

A casual way to ask if you can pay by tapping your card or phone.

Best sponsor fit: Payment provider, POS provider, cafe

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“Sorry, could you say that again?”

A polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said.

Best sponsor fit: ESL school, tutor, student support service

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