How to Order Drinks at Starbucks: Easy English Conversation Guide

Welcome to English listening channel. Hello everyone. Today [music] we're going to look at a conversation at a

coffee shop, specifically at Starbucks. In this video, you will follow a simple and [music] friendly story about two

friends learning how to order drinks in [music] English. Don't worry. I will speak slowly and

clearly. [music] So please relax and enjoy the story. Before we start, I have a small question

for you. Please listen carefully to find the answer. This will help you understand

English >> [music] >> more deeply.

So here is today's question. >> [music] >> What is the smallest size called at

Starbucks? The answer is mentioned in the conversation.

If you find the answer, >> [music] >> please write it in the comment section.

By writing your answer in English, you can improve your English skills [music] even more effectively.

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Hey Mina, over here. Hi Sam. Sorry, am I late? No, no. You are right on time. Are you ready to go inside? Mhm, I am a

little nervous. I have never ordered in English at Starbucks before. Oh, don't worry about it. It is really easy. You

only need a few simple words. A few simple words? But what if the staff talks too fast? What if I don't

understand their question? That is a good point, but the questions at Starbucks are always the same. Once you

learn them, you will understand every time. The same questions every time? That makes me feel better. Yes, and I

will teach you all of them today. So really, don't worry. Okay, I always see the menu and there are so many things. I

don't know what to say. I know, the menu looks overwhelming, but you don't need to know everything. Just a few words and

you are fine. Okay, so what are we going to do today? First, we will look at the menu together. I will explain the sizes

and drinks. Then you will try to order by yourself. By myself? That is scary. It is not scary. I will be right next to

you. And after you order, I will order, too. You can watch me. Then we will sit down and talk about what we learned.

Okay, that sounds good. Let's go in. Let's go. All right, here is the menu. What do you

see? I see latte, coffee, cappuccino. These words I know, but what about the sizes? I don't understand them. Good

question. At Starbucks, the sizes are a little different. The small size is called tall. Wait, tall? But tall means

big, right? Why is the small size called tall? I know, it is confusing, but that is just the Starbucks name. Tall is the

smallest. The medium size is called grande. Grande? That sounds like Spanish or Italian. Yes, I think it is Italian.

And the large size is called venti. Venti? Okay, so tall is small, grande is medium, and venti is large. Exactly, you

got it. You don't need to say small or medium, just use tall, grande, or venti. Got it. Okay, so what drink should I

get? What do you like? Do you like coffee or do you like something with milk? I like milk drinks. What is a

latte? A latte is coffee with a lot of milk. It is smooth and easy to drink. It is very popular. If you like sweet

drinks, a latte is a great choice. What about a cappuccino? Is it the same as a latte? No, they are a little different.

I will explain the difference later. For today, let's start with a simple latte. It is the easiest drink to order. Okay,

a latte sounds perfect. What size? Mhm, I will get a tall. Nice choice. Do you want sugar in your latte? Can I ask for

sugar when I order? You can, but usually at Starbucks, there is a counter with sugar, milk, and other things. You can

add sugar yourself after you get your drink. Oh, that is convenient. I will add sugar later then. Good idea. Oh, and

one more thing, you can change the milk for free at some stores. Change the milk? What do you mean? You can ask for

different milk, like soy milk, oat milk, or almond milk. Sometimes it is free, sometimes there is a small extra charge.

It depends on the store and the country. Oh, that is nice. But today I will keep it simple, just regular milk. Good idea.

Now, here is a useful tip about ordering. I want a latte is not wrong, but can I get a latte sounds more polite

and more natural. Oh, really? So can I get is better? Yes, it is not that I want is bad, but can I get is what most

people say at coffee shops. It sounds friendly and polite. Can I get a tall latte? That is easy. Right? Just

remember, can I get plus the size plus the drink name. Can I get a tall latte? Okay, I think I can do this. You can do

it. Let's go to the counter. Hi. Welcome to Starbucks. What can I get for you? Um, hi. Can I get a tall latte,

please? Sure. Would you like that hot or iced? Oh, hot, please. Hot latte, got it. And is that for here or to go? For

here, please. Great. Can I get a name for the order? Mina. Mina, got it. Oh, and just so you know, if you order a

regular coffee today, you can get a discounted refill while you are in the store. A refill? You mean I can get

another coffee for a cheaper price? Yes, exactly. If you stay in the store, you can get another cup of regular coffee at

a lower price. It is a really good deal. Oh, that is good to know. But today I will have the latte. Thank you for

telling me. No problem. Would you like to add any food? We have cookies, cakes, and sandwiches. Oh, no, thank you. Just

the latte today. Okay. Your total is $4.50. Cash or card? Card, please. Great. Go

ahead and tap right here. Perfect. You can wait at the end of the counter for your drink. Thank you so

much. Thank you. Enjoy. Hi there. What can I get for you today? Hey, can I get a grande iced latte with

soy milk, please? A grande iced latte with soy milk. You got it. Would you like any sweetener with that? No

sweetener, thank you. But can I also get a chocolate chip cookie? Of course. So that is a grande iced soy latte and a

chocolate chip cookie. Would you like the cookie warmed up? Oh, yes, please. Warmed up sounds great. Sure thing. Is

that for here or to go? For here, please. Great. And can I get a name? Sam. Sam, got it. Your total is $7.20.

Sure. Can I pay with a card? Of course. Just tap or insert your card right here. Great. Here you go. Thank you. Thank

you, Sam. Your drink and cookie will be ready at the end of the counter. Perfect. Thanks a lot.

Sam, I did it. I ordered in English. You did great. Your English was really good. How did it feel? It was easier than I

thought. The barista spoke slowly and clearly, so I could understand. That is good. Most baristas are used to talking

to many different people, so they are easy to understand. By the way, the barista asked for my

name. Is that normal? Yes. At Starbucks, they always ask your name. They write it on your cup. When

your drink is ready, they call your name. Oh, so I just need to listen for my

name? Exactly. When you hear your name, you can just say yes or that's me or just go and pick it up.

That's me. I like that. It is easy to remember. What if they say my name wrong?

That happens sometimes. Don't worry about it. If it sounds close to your name, it is probably yours. You can just

go and pick it up. Okay. I will listen carefully. Good idea. Oh, by the way, do you

remember you asked me about cappuccino earlier? Oh, yes. You said you would explain

later. So, what is the difference between a latte and a cappuccino? Sure. So, a latte is made with espresso

and a lot of steamed milk. It is smooth and creamy. A cappuccino also has espresso, but it has less milk and a lot

of foam on top. Foam? Like bubbles? Yes, like soft fluffy milk bubbles on top. It is very nice. So, a latte is

smooth and milky and a cappuccino is lighter with more foam. I see. And regular coffee? How is that

different? Regular coffee is the simplest. It is just coffee with water. No milk, no foam. It tastes more like

pure coffee, so the coffee flavor is much stronger. So, a latte is soft, a cappuccino is in

the middle, and regular coffee has the strongest coffee taste. That is a great way to put it.

I want to try a cappuccino next time. The foam sounds nice. You should. There are so many drinks to

try. You can also get tea at Starbucks if you don't want coffee. Oh, they have tea, too? I did not know

that. Yes, they have green tea, black tea, and other kinds. You can order tea the same

way. Just say, "Can I get a tall green tea?" That is really useful. The same phrase

works for everything. Exactly. That is why "Can I get" is so powerful.

I really like that phrase. It's short, it's polite, and it works for any drink. Even for food, right? Yes. I used it to

order my cookie. I said, "Can I also get a chocolate chip cookie?" So, you can use it for drinks and food. Oh, that is

right. I heard you say that. So, "Can I get" is really the most important phrase today.

100%. Mmm, this latte is really good. I am glad you like it. So, how was the whole

experience? Was it hard? Honestly, it was much easier than I expected. I was so worried before, but the phrases are

really simple. Right. Let's go over what you learned today. What is the most important phrase? "Can I get" plus the

drink. Like, "Can I get a tall latte?" Yes, that is the key phrase. You can use it for any drink. "Can I get a grande

coffee? Can I get a venti cappuccino?" It always works. And for the size, I just remember tall is small, grande is

medium, venti is large. Exactly. What about when the barista asks you a question? They might ask "Hot or iced?"

and I answer "Hot, please" or "Iced, please." Good. And what is the other question? "For here or to go?" If I want

to stay, I say "For here." If I want to take it outside, I say "To go." You remembered everything. And what about

your name? When they ask name, I just say my name. And when they call my name, I say "That's me." You are getting

really good at this. Thank you. I feel much more confident now. That is what matters. And honestly, you only need

these phrases to order at Starbucks anywhere in the world. Really? The same phrases work everywhere?

Yes. Starbucks is mostly the same in every country. The sizes are the same, the menu is almost the same, and the

ordering style is the same. So, once you learn how to order here, you can do it in America, Europe, or anywhere. That is

really nice. So, if I travel, I can use the same English at Starbucks. That gives me confidence. And you know what?

If you can order at Starbucks, you can order at other coffee shops, too. The style is very similar. Oh, that is true.

The phrases are almost the same at any coffee shop, right? Yes, "Can I get" works everywhere. All right, let me give

you a quick summary. Number one, use "Can I get" to order. Number two, remember the sizes: tall, grande, venti.

Number three, answer "Hot or iced" and "For here or to go." And number four, tell them your name when they ask.

That's it? Just those four things? That's it. With just those four things, you can order at any Starbucks. You are

ready. I can't believe it is that simple. Thank you so much, Sam. I learned a lot today. You're welcome. You

did really well today. I'm proud of you. Next time, let's try ordering at a different coffee shop. Yes, I want to

try that. But for now, let me enjoy this latte. Of course. Enjoy your latte, Mina. Thank you, Sam. This is great. It

really is. Let's enjoy. How was it? I hope this video helped you improve

your English. Now, let me ask the question from the beginning one more time.

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