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Replacing Common Expression (5)
Order coffee abroad like a pro!
Updated: 2024.02.02
7 min read · Intermediate
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Replacing Common Expression (5)

Did you know that there are over 35,000 Starbucks stores across the world? It’s likely that you’ll encounter [1] this familiar coffee chain on your travels, whether you’re looking for a familiar place to go for your daily caffeine, or to kill time [2] on a long layover at the airport.

Ordering coffee at a cafe is a great way to practice English, as you can rehearse a variety of expressions each time you visit. There are three main categories of expressions that can come in handy. Phrases for ordering, phrases for questions or modifications, and miscellaneous requests.

When it comes to ordering, you have two options for how you can format your order. If you are new to Starbucks, you can order by going back and forth with the barista, resulting in more frequent but shorter responses. The second option (for Starbucks veterans [3]) is to memorize the order of operations used when ordering at Starbucks (if you’re a regular, you’ll catch on [4] to it pretty quickly!). Have a look at both options, labeled A and B respectively.

Option A:

  • Barista: Hi, what can I get for you today?
  • Customer: Can I have an Americano?
  • Barista: Sure, hot or iced?
  • Customer: Iced.
  • Barista: What size? (Tall, Grande, Venti, Trenta)
  • Customer: Grande, please.
  • Barista: Any cream or sugar?
  • Customer: No cream, one sugar.
  • Barista: Anything else I can get you today?
  • Customer: That will be it, thank you!

Option B:

  • Barista: Hi, what can I get for you today?
  • Customer: Can I get an iced, grande, Americano with no cream and one sugar please?
  • Barista: Absolutely, anything else for you today?
  • Customer: That will be all, thank you.

The trick to getting to “Option B” is by knowing what to prepare in advance, and it may be best to remember the “order of operations.”

1. Temperature

2. Size (Tall, Grande, Venti, Trenta)

3. Drink type

4. Modifications or additions [optional]

5. Location (for here or to go).

Let’s go over some expressions that you may commonly hear or need to use yourself while ordering at a Starbucks abroad.

Listening:

  • What can I get started for you today?
  • How can I help you?
  • Are you a loyalty member?
  • Would you like to sign up for our loyalty program today?
    • Responses: “Sure!” or “Not today, thank you”
  • I’m sorry, we’re out of that.
    • Response: “No worries, I’ll have a ___ instead.”
    • If you’re not sure what to get, you can ask “That’s okay, what else do you have?” or “All good! Do you have any recommendations?”

Speaking:


When Ordering

Common sentence starters

  • Can I have a…
  • I’d like a…
  • Could I get a…
  • I’ll do a… (Slang)

Indecisive

  • What would you recommend?
  • What is your personal favorite from the seasonal menu?

Questions

  • Is there an additional charge for…. [syrups, extra espresso shots, etc.]
  • What’s a flat white?
  • What exactly is a Java Mocha Chip Frappuccino?
  • I’m not a loyalty member yet, but can I sign up today?
  • Would it be possible to redeem my points for a drink today?

Special requests

  • Can I sub out [5]
    • “Sub” is short for “substitute”. (Example sentence: “Could I sub out whole milk for almond milk, please?”)
    • Could I get that with light ice? / Easy on the ice please!
    • “Easy on [ingredient]” is a casual way to say you want less of it.
  • I’d like my drink piping hot, please!
    • “Piping hot” = extremely hot.
  • Can you add [sugar/syrup/caramel] to that?
  • Could I get that to-go?
  • Can I get a grande coffee with room?
    • (use this if you don’t want the barista to fill up the cup all the way so you can add your own milk, cream, etc.)
  • Could I get a latte with an extra shot?
  • Could I get that with two pumps of [vanilla] syrup
    • Use this to customize the flavor of your drink.
  • Could I get that warmed up please? (for pastries or sandwiches)

Allergies

  • I have a [nut] allergy. Can you confirm that this drink doesn’t have any [nuts] in it?

Changing your mind

  • Actually… Could you make that a double?
    • A “double” means with two shots of espresso

Paying for your order

  • Do you accept cards?
  • Is there a minimum for card payments?

Questions or Concerns:


Can’t understand

  • I’m sorry, could you repeat that?
  • Would you mind saying that a bit slower please?
    • Use this if the person is speaking too quickly.

Incorrect Order

  • I believe I ordered an iced Americano, not a hot one.
  • I think my drink may have gotten swapped [6] with someone else’s order.
  • It looks like I was double-charged for this order. Would you be able to correct this for me?
  • I ordered this [with/without] [ingredient], but it seems off.

If the barista apologizes for the incorrect order, a casual response can be “No worries, it happens!” or “That’s okay.”

Delay

  • Hi, I just wanted to check on my order. Do you have an estimate of when it will be ready?

Amenities

  • May I have the restroom code?
    • Some Starbucks have locks on their restroom doors
  • Do you have free wifi?

Other

  • Is this seat taken? / Are you using this chair?
    • Use this if you need to ask other customers if you can take a chair from their table that they are not using.
    • If someone asks YOU this question, your response can be: “Nope, it’s all yours! [7]” or “Sorry, it’s taken”

Though ordering in a new language at a coffee shop can feel overwhelming and fast-paced, take a deep breath and take it at your speed. There is no shame in asking someone to repeat what they said or to slow down, as native speakers do it too.


Best of luck!

스몰토크에 유용한 표현 (5)

전 세계에 3만 5천 개가 넘는 스타벅스 매장이 있다는 사실을 알고 계셨나요? 그날 필요한 카페인 공급을 위해 이 익숙한 장소를 찾을 때든 비행기를 갈아 타기 위해 공항에서 시간을 보내야 할 때든, 여행을 하다 보면 이 친숙한 커피점을 만나게 될 가능성이 높습니다.

카페에서 커피를 주문하는 것은 주문 때마다 다양한 표현을 활용해볼 기회가 되기 때문에 영어를 연습할 수 있는 좋은 방법입니다. 해외에서 스타벅스 음료 주문 같은 일상적인 상황에 처할 때 유용한 표현은 크게 세 가지 범주로 나뉩니다. 바로 주문할 때, 질문하거나 주문을 바꿀 때, 그리고 기타 사항들을 요청할 때 사용하는 문구들입니다.

여러분이 주문을 하는 방법은 두 가지가 있습니다. 스타벅스가 익숙치 않으시다면, 바리스타와 질문을 주고받으며 결과적으로 짧은 답을 여러 번 하는 경우가 있습니다. (스타벅스 베테랑을 위한) 두 번째 방법은 스타벅스에서 주문할 때 사용되는 순서를 외우는 것입니다. (단골이라면 금방 배우게 됩니다!)

옵션 A: 스타벅스가 익숙치 않은 경우

  • 바리스타: 안녕하세요, 무엇을 드릴까요?
  • 고객: 아메리카노 한 잔 주세요.
  • 바리스타: 네, 따뜻한 것으로 드릴까요, 차가운 것으로 드릴까요?
  • 고객: 차가운 걸로 주세요.
  • 바리스타: 사이즈는요? (톨, 그란데, 벤티, 트렌타)
  • 고객: 그란데로 주세요.
  • 바리스타: 크림이나 설탕은요?
  • 고객: 크림 없이 설탕 하나만요.
  • 바리스타: 더 필요한 건 없으신가요?
  • 고객: 없어요. 감사합니다!

옵션 B: 스타벅스 베테랑인 경우

  • 바리스타: 안녕하세요, 무엇을 드릴까요?
  • 고객: 아이스 그란데 아메리카노 주세요. 크림은 필요없고 설탕은 하나 주시겠어요?
  • 바리스타: 네 물론이죠. 더 필요한 것 없으세요?
  • 고객: 없습니다. 감사합니다!

"옵션 B"를 선택할 때는 미리 무엇을 준비해야 하는지 알고 그 순서까지 기억할 수 있다면 더욱 좋습니다:

1. 커리의 온도

2. 사이즈 (톨, 그란데, 벤티, 트렌타)

3. 음료 종류

4. 수정 또는 추가 사항 [선택]

5. 위치 (매장에서 마실 것인가, 가지고 갈 것인가).

해외 스타벅스에서 주문할 때 자주 듣거나 직접 사용해야 하는 몇 가지 표현을 살펴보겠습니다.

자주 들을만한 표현:

  • 무엇을 주문하시겠어요?
  • 무엇을 드릴까요?
  • 스타벅스 로열티 회원이신가요?
  • 지금 로열티 프로그램에 가입하시겠습니까?
    • 응답: "좋습니다!" 또는 "오늘은 안할게요. 감사합니다"
  • 죄송합니다만, 그건 품절됐습니다.
    • 응답: "괜찮아요, 대신 ___로 주세요."
    • 무엇을 주문해야 할지 잘 모르겠다면 다음과 같이 물어보세요. "괜찮아요, 다른건 뭐가 있나요?" 또는 "괜찮아요! 다른 걸 추천해주시겠어요?”

자주 할만한 표현:


주문할 때


흔히 사용하는 표현

  • …을 주시겠어요?
  • 저는...을 원해요.
  • …을 주실 수 있나요?
  • 저는 …으로 할게요 (속어적 표현)

결정이 어려울 때

  • 뭐가 좋은지 추천 좀 해주세요.
  • 지금 나와 있는 계절 메뉴 중에서 개인적으로 좋아하는 것은 뭔가요?

질문할 때

  • …에 대한 추가 요금이 있나요? [시럽, 에스프레소 샷 등을 추가할 때]
  • 플랫 화이트는 뭔가요?
  • 자바 모카 칩 프라푸치노에는 정확히 뭐가 들어가나요?
  • 로열티 회원이 아닌데 오늘 가입할 수 있나요?
  • 포인트를 사용해서 지금 이 음료를 살 수 있나요?

특별 요청할 때

  • …로 바꿀 수 있나요?
    • "서브"는 "서브스티튜트(대체물)"의 줄임말입니다. (예문: "우유 말고 아몬드 우유를 넣어 주시겠어요?")
  • 얼음을 조금만 넣어 주실래요? / 얼음 많이 넣지 마세요!
    • "[재료]를 적게 넣다"는 그것을 조금만 원한다는 일상적인 표현입니다.
  • 음료를 아주 뜨겁게 해주세요!
    • "파이핑 핫" = 매우 뜨겁다는 뜻입니다.
  • 거기에 [설탕/시럽/카라멜]을 추가해 주실 수 있나요?
  • 테이크아웃으로 주문해도 되나요?
  • 그란데 커피 주세요. 컵을 가득 채우지 말구요.
    • (바리스타가 컵을 가득 채우는 것을 원치 않고 여러분이 우유, 크림 등을 직접 추가하고 싶을 때 사용하세요.)
  • 샷을 추가한 라떼 주세요.
  • 거기에 [바닐라] 시럽을 두 번 펌핑해서 주실래요?
    • 음료의 맛을 기호에 맞게 주문할 때 사용하세요.
  • 따뜻하게 데워 주시겠어요? (페이스트리 또는 샌드위치를 주문할 때)

알레르기 있는 경우

  • [견과류] 알레르기가 있습니다. 이 음료에 [견과류]가 없는지 확인해 주시겠어요?

주문을 바꿀 때

  • 더블로 바꿔주실 수 있을까요?
    • "더블"은 에스프레소 두 샷을 의미합니다.

지불하기

  • 카드로 결제할 수 있나요?
  • 카드 사용시 최소 결제 금액이 있나요?

질문 또는 우려 사항 표하기


말을 알아듣기 어려울 때

  • 죄송하지만 다시 말씀해 주시겠어요?
  • 조금 더 천천히 말씀해 주시겠어요?
    • 상대방이 너무 빨리 말하는 경우 사용하세요.

주문이 잘못되었을 때

  • 제가 뜨거운 아메리카노 아니고 아이스로 주문했한 것 같은데요.
  • 제 음료가 다른 사람의 주문과 바뀐 것 같습니다.
  • 요금이 이중으로 청구된 것 같습니다. 한번 체크해 주시겠어요?
  • 이 [재료]를 [넣는 것/넣지 않는 것]으로 주문했는데, 잘못 되었어요.

바리스타가 잘못된 주문에 대해 사과하는 경우, "걱정 마세요, 그럴 수 있죠!" 또는 "괜찮습니다"라고 자연스럽게 답하면 됩니다.

주문이 늦어질 때

  • 실례지만 제 주문을 확인하고 싶어서요. 제가 주문한 것이 언제쯤 나올까요?

편의 시설 관련

  • 화장실 비밀번호를 알려주시겠어요?
    • 일부 스타벅스에는 화장실 문이 잠겨 있습니다.
  • 무료 와이파이가 있나요?

기타

  • 이 자리는 비어 있나요? / 이 의자를 사용하시나요?
    • 다른 고객이 앉아 있는 테이블에 사용하지 않는 의자를 가져가도 되는지 물어보고 싶을 때 사용하세요.
    • 누군가 여러분한테 이 질문을 하면 다음과 같이 대답하면 됩니다: "아뇨, 얼마든지 가져가 쓰세요!" 또는 "죄송해요, 쓰는 중이에요."

커피숍에서 다른 나라 언어로 주문하는 것은 부담스럽고 속도가 빠르게 느껴질 수 있지만, 심호흡을 하고 자신의 속도대로 말하세요. 상대방이 말한 내용을 반복해달라 요청하거나 천천히 말해 달라고 요청하는 것은 결코 부끄러운 일이 아닙니다. 원어민들도 그러니까요.


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Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?
Q3
What's your opinion on going to Starbucks to practice language? Have you tried it?
언어 연습을 위해 스타벅스(또는 카페)에 가는 것에 대해 어떻게 생각하시나요? 시도해 본 적 있나요?
Q4
How would you memorize the steps for ordering at Starbucks? Is knowing the exact sequence important to you?
스타벅스에서 주문할 때 주문할 때 사용되는 순서를 기억하기 위해 어떤 전략을 사용하나요? 이 순서를 외우는 것이 필수적이라고 생각하시나요? (주문하는 순서가 기억나지 않는다면 교재를 참고하세요.)
Q5
Do you frequently visit Starbucks or a similar café? What do you typically order?
스타벅스(또는 다른 커피숍)를 자주 이용하시나요? 평소 주문하는 메뉴는 무엇인가요?
Q6
[Practice] Pretend your tutor is your barista. Order your favorite drink with one specific change or request.
[연습] 튜터가 바리스타이고 여러분이 원하는 음료를 주문 받는다고 상상해 보세요. 주문에 특별한 요청이나 수정을 한 가지 포함하세요.
Q7
How do you ask a barista for recommendations when you're not sure what to get?
무엇을 주문해야 할지 잘 모르겠다면 바리스타에게 어떻게 제안을 구할 건가요?
Q8
Are you at ease asking for clarification in real-life situations, or do you struggle with it?
실제로 주문할 추가 설명을 요청하는 걸 잘 하시나요, 아니면 어려움을 겪으시나요?
Q9
[Practice] Imagine you’re having a hard time understanding your tutor. Practice asking them to repeat themselves
[연습] 바리스타(튜터)의 말을 여러분이 듣거나 이해하기 어려운 상황이라고 상상해 보세요. 바리스터에게 다시 말해달라고 요청해 보세요.
Q10
How crucial do you think being polite is when placing orders at cafes?
카페나 레스토랑에서 주문할 때 예의와 매너가 어떻게 중요한가요?
Q11
[Practice] Suppose you received the wrong order at a café. What would you say in English in that scenario?
[연습] 카페나 레스토랑에서 주문이 잘못되어 당황한 상황이라고 생각해 보세요. 어떻게 영어로 말할 건가요?
Q12
What other real-life situations would you like to prepare for before traveling abroad?
해외에 나가기 전에 어떤 다른 상황에 대한 시나리오를 연습하고 싶으신가요?
Q13
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.
Expressions
encounter
unexpectedly experience or be faced with (usually something difficult, but not always)
Example
1

We’ve encountered an issue processing your order.

Example
2

He encountered great resistance from investors when he tried implementing a new advertising plan.

kill time
spend time doing something unproductive or to occupy oneself during a period of waiting
Example
1

While waiting for the delayed flight, he decided to kill time by reading a book.

Example
2

To kill time before the meeting, he played some games on his phone.

veteran
people who have significant experience or expertise in a particular field or activity, often used in the context of military service
Example
1

The conference featured veterans in the technology industry who shared their insights and innovations.

Example
2

As a veteran journalist, she always knew the right questions to ask.

catch on
understand or grasp a concept or idea, often used when something becomes popular or widely accepted
Example
1

It took a while for the new software to catch on among the users, but eventually, it became a standard tool.

Example
2

The new fashion trend quickly caught on with teenagers.

sub out
replace one person or thing with another, often used in sports when a player is replaced during a game
Example
1

The coach decided to sub out the tired pitcher in the 8th inning.

Example
2

The soccer team subbed out their striker in the second half of the game.

Example
3

The coach decided to sub out the tired pitcher in the 8th inning.

Example
4

The soccer team subbed out their striker in the second half of the game.

swap
exchange or trade something with someone else
Example
1

They swapped books for their summer reading, each choosing one from the other's list.

Example
2

I swapped my sandwich for her pasta during lunch.

It’s all yours!
a casual phrase used to indicate that something belongs or is available for someone to take or use
Example
1

After finishing her meal, she said, "You can have the last slice of pizza; it's all yours!"

Example
2

I finished using the computer, so it's all yours now.

본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.

Did you know that there are over 35,000 Starbucks stores across the world? It’s likely that you’ll encounter [1] this familiar coffee chain on your travels, whether you’re looking for a familiar place to go for your daily caffeine, or to kill time [2] on a long layover at the airport.

Ordering coffee at a cafe is a great way to practice English, as you can rehearse a variety of expressions each time you visit. There are three main categories of expressions that can come in handy. Phrases for ordering, phrases for questions or modifications, and miscellaneous requests.

When it comes to ordering, you have two options for how you can format your order. If you are new to Starbucks, you can order by going back and forth with the barista, resulting in more frequent but shorter responses. The second option (for Starbucks veterans [3]) is to memorize the order of operations used when ordering at Starbucks (if you’re a regular, you’ll catch on [4] to it pretty quickly!). Have a look at both options, labeled A and B respectively.

Option A:

  • Barista: Hi, what can I get for you today?
  • Customer: Can I have an Americano?
  • Barista: Sure, hot or iced?
  • Customer: Iced.
  • Barista: What size? (Tall, Grande, Venti, Trenta)
  • Customer: Grande, please.
  • Barista: Any cream or sugar?
  • Customer: No cream, one sugar.
  • Barista: Anything else I can get you today?
  • Customer: That will be it, thank you!

Option B:

  • Barista: Hi, what can I get for you today?
  • Customer: Can I get an iced, grande, Americano with no cream and one sugar please?
  • Barista: Absolutely, anything else for you today?
  • Customer: That will be all, thank you.

The trick to getting to “Option B” is by knowing what to prepare in advance, and it may be best to remember the “order of operations.”

1. Temperature

2. Size (Tall, Grande, Venti, Trenta)

3. Drink type

4. Modifications or additions [optional]

5. Location (for here or to go).

Let’s go over some expressions that you may commonly hear or need to use yourself while ordering at a Starbucks abroad.

Listening:

  • What can I get started for you today?
  • How can I help you?
  • Are you a loyalty member?
  • Would you like to sign up for our loyalty program today?
    • Responses: “Sure!” or “Not today, thank you”
  • I’m sorry, we’re out of that.
    • Response: “No worries, I’ll have a ___ instead.”
    • If you’re not sure what to get, you can ask “That’s okay, what else do you have?” or “All good! Do you have any recommendations?”

Speaking:


When Ordering

Common sentence starters

  • Can I have a…
  • I’d like a…
  • Could I get a…
  • I’ll do a… (Slang)

Indecisive

  • What would you recommend?
  • What is your personal favorite from the seasonal menu?

Questions

  • Is there an additional charge for…. [syrups, extra espresso shots, etc.]
  • What’s a flat white?
  • What exactly is a Java Mocha Chip Frappuccino?
  • I’m not a loyalty member yet, but can I sign up today?
  • Would it be possible to redeem my points for a drink today?

Special requests

  • Can I sub out [5]
    • “Sub” is short for “substitute”. (Example sentence: “Could I sub out whole milk for almond milk, please?”)
    • Could I get that with light ice? / Easy on the ice please!
    • “Easy on [ingredient]” is a casual way to say you want less of it.
  • I’d like my drink piping hot, please!
    • “Piping hot” = extremely hot.
  • Can you add [sugar/syrup/caramel] to that?
  • Could I get that to-go?
  • Can I get a grande coffee with room?
    • (use this if you don’t want the barista to fill up the cup all the way so you can add your own milk, cream, etc.)
  • Could I get a latte with an extra shot?
  • Could I get that with two pumps of [vanilla] syrup
    • Use this to customize the flavor of your drink.
  • Could I get that warmed up please? (for pastries or sandwiches)

Allergies

  • I have a [nut] allergy. Can you confirm that this drink doesn’t have any [nuts] in it?

Changing your mind

  • Actually… Could you make that a double?
    • A “double” means with two shots of espresso

Paying for your order

  • Do you accept cards?
  • Is there a minimum for card payments?

Questions or Concerns:


Can’t understand

  • I’m sorry, could you repeat that?
  • Would you mind saying that a bit slower please?
    • Use this if the person is speaking too quickly.

Incorrect Order

  • I believe I ordered an iced Americano, not a hot one.
  • I think my drink may have gotten swapped [6] with someone else’s order.
  • It looks like I was double-charged for this order. Would you be able to correct this for me?
  • I ordered this [with/without] [ingredient], but it seems off.

If the barista apologizes for the incorrect order, a casual response can be “No worries, it happens!” or “That’s okay.”

Delay

  • Hi, I just wanted to check on my order. Do you have an estimate of when it will be ready?

Amenities

  • May I have the restroom code?
    • Some Starbucks have locks on their restroom doors
  • Do you have free wifi?

Other

  • Is this seat taken? / Are you using this chair?
    • Use this if you need to ask other customers if you can take a chair from their table that they are not using.
    • If someone asks YOU this question, your response can be: “Nope, it’s all yours! [7]” or “Sorry, it’s taken”

Though ordering in a new language at a coffee shop can feel overwhelming and fast-paced, take a deep breath and take it at your speed. There is no shame in asking someone to repeat what they said or to slow down, as native speakers do it too.


Best of luck!

*This material is designed for the exclusive use of Ringle students on the Ringle platform.